Harmful plants for humans: list, description. Poisonous houseplants

Beautiful flowers can be tricky and dangerous

Home beauty is good. Lots of plants that produce oxygen indoors are great. But not all flowers are equally useful, moreover, many of them are completely poisonous. Everyone needs to know this and carefully handle such plants, but especially those who have small children and pets.

Beautiful colorful cyclamens are actually poisonous too

Anthurium - can I keep it at home?

This plant is also called male happiness. This flower looks very unusual, so many women who are fond of gardening dream of buying it. But can anthurium be kept at home or not? Let's take a look at this issue.

Signs indicate that keeping a flower at home is very useful, as it brings good luck and prosperity to the owner. In the family, the plant will help maintain love and understanding. If you give it to a male representative, it will endow its owner with strength, confidence and courage. People say that it also relieves depression.

In addition, the flower cleans the indoor air from formaldehyde, ammonia and toluene. However, from a practical point of view, anthurium cannot always be kept in the house, since the plant is poisonous if taken internally. "Man's happiness" can cause serious digestive poisoning, accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting. The sap of the plant causes burns. Therefore, if there are cats in the house that can eat a flower, or children, it is better not to purchase it. Or put it higher, where neither kids nor pets can get it.

Moreover, its vapors are not poisonous. The main thing is to adhere to simple safety rules.

Poisonous windowsill dwellers

Most indoor plants can be classified as poisonous.

Sadly, most indoor plants can be safely attributed to the group of poisonous, and not only single indoor flowers are poisonous, but whole families: Aroid, Kurtovye, Solanaceae, Euphorbia.

Growing indoor flowers with poisonous signs should not endanger children, pets and birds that can accidentally be poisoned. It is enough to follow simple rules for the flowers to please and improve the mood, to get rid of them is superfluous, because no toxic substances are released into the air. An exception is the blooming oleander. During flowering, the bush is best taken out into fresh air.

To know which indoor flowers to be wary of, read this article to the end.

Spathiphyllum, or poisonous "female happiness"

Women's happiness - the plant has a poisonous sap.

The houseplant spathiphyllum (in other words, flagleaf) is very popular; it is believed that this elegant flower can bring happiness to the house, especially for the female half. It is quite difficult to check this - happiness depends on the flower or on the behavior of the woman herself, but it is not worth arguing that Spathiphyllum (the Aroid family) is poisonous.

A graceful plant with white or red bracts, it is often used for interior decoration. It is important to take proper care of the flower.Spathiphyllum grows well in a room, can tolerate some shading, does not emit dangerous chemical compounds into the air, but care should be taken when transplanting - the plant sap is extremely poisonous. Given that the flagleaf bush needs an annual spring transplant, you should remember the precautions:

• It is possible to divide and transplant spathiphyllum only with rubber gloves.
• In case of accidental contact of plant sap on open areas of the skin, immediately wash this area with plenty of soap and water.
• If the spathiphyllum juice gets into the eyes, a chemical burn is possible, so you need to immediately seek medical help.
• Try to protect the plant from the encroachment of pets that like to taste the leaves and flowers, otherwise the pet may suffer greatly from poisoning with the poisonous sap of the flagleaf.

Similar precautions can be recommended for all plants of the Aroid family, which are often found in apartments, offices and public places:

1. Dieffenbachia - when it gets on the skin, dieffenbachia juice causes severe irritation and burns, when it gets on the mucous membranes, swelling is noted up to respiratory arrest. Even a small amount of dieffenbachia juice can kill small pets.
2. Anthurium - upon contact with anthurium juice, serious consequences can occur for a person: severe poisoning, the occurrence of allergic manifestations, inflammation of the mucous membranes.
3. Aglaonema - it is worth taking precautions when caring for the plant, transplanting and dividing - the poisonous juice causes extremely negative consequences.

Hazard level: medium. The sap of the plant is poisonous, irritating and burning.

Zamioculcas

Dollar tree.

Another representative of the Aroid family, which can increasingly be found among amateur flower growers, is zamioculcas. It is believed that this elegant plant with spreading branches dotted with shiny glossy leaves is able to summon the flow of dollars into the wallet of its owner. Money is money, and it is worth thinking about the safe cultivation of the "dollar tree" - the poisonous juice, once it gets on the skin, causes persistent irritation. It is not necessary to transplant and divide the zamioculcas without gloves, and after contact with the plant, hands must be thoroughly washed.

Hazard level: medium. The sap of the plant is poisonous, irritating.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen, or dryak.

It is difficult to argue with the beauty of cyclamen - moth flowers appear over a squat rosette of leaves in autumn, bloom almost all winter. There is no limit to the variety of colors and shapes - the petals of modern cyclamen varieties have fringes and cut edges, and their color is amazing. There are not only monochromatic varieties, but also flowers with a border, stripes, specks of contrasting tones.

The plant grows from an underground tuber, the juice of which is very poisonous, when it comes into contact with the skin, the liquid causes redness, burning and severe itching.

Hazard level: medium. The tuber of the plant is poisonous, its juice causes redness, burning and itching.

Scary monster monstera

A charming interior plant - monstera.

Monstera is a huge powerful vine with leathery leaves that have holes. This plant is very popular with amateurs who have winter gardens. The majestic flower grows quickly, practically does not get sick, does not require special care.

Monstera belongs to the Aroid family, its juice is poisonous, irritates the skin and mucous membranes.

Monstera has one peculiarity - in cloudy weather, its leaves begin to secrete juice, which accumulates in drops at the tips of the leaves. Curious children and cats try to play with drops, lick them, which leads to an inevitable burn of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Danger level: above average. Drops of juice on the leaves of the plant are poisonous. Burns.

Indoor pomegranate

A rich harvest has ripened on miniature pomegranate trees.

It seems that the pomegranate tree is not fraught with any danger, because the fruits of the pomegranate are very useful, they have been eaten since ancient times even by sick and severely weakened people.

And you know that only fruits are useful in this plant, all other parts (branches, leaves, roots) are poisonous, so you need to be careful when growing indoor pomegranate.

Hazard level: medium. All parts of the plant are poisonous, except for the fruits.

Oleander and its flowers

Blooming oleander.

During the flowering of oleander bushes, it is difficult to look away from the plant - charming clusters of flowers appear at the ends of all young branches. The delicate scent can cause a headache, so the flowering plant should not be placed in the bedroom (it is better to take it out into the fresh air, if possible).

Caring for oleander can only be carried out with protective gloves, because all parts of the plant (including seeds) contain poisonous sap, which can cause vomiting and bloody diarrhea, a sharp decrease in blood pressure, and death is possible in case of severe poisoning.

Danger level: highest, deadly.

Adenium, or the rose of the desert

Charming adenium.

Recently, a fascination with exotic has led to the fact that adenium has become a fairly common flower among inexperienced plant breeders. These flowers are full of unimaginable beauty, grace, originality and charm, but at the same time they are so poisonous that you need to be extremely careful when caring for insidious exotics. Adenium juice causes damage to the skin and mucous membranes, causes persistent poisoning when it enters the body of humans and animals.

Danger level: above average. The juice causes persistent and severe poisoning.

Monstera plant

This plant gets its interesting name from its large, leathery leaves with holes. They give it a unique and unusual look. The monstera plant is also called "crybaby", as it can predict bad weather - large drops of moisture appear on its leaves before a thunderstorm.

People say that monstera absorbs negative energy and gives off a favorable one if scandals often arise in the house. However, when everything is fine in the family, the monstera absorbs positive energy, highlighting the negative. She is also called an energy vampire that destroys a person's aura.

Is the plant medically harmful? The only danger of the monstera is that the leaves contain microscopic needle-like formations, if they get on the mucous areas, it may burn.

Hydrangea

This is one of the plants, in all parts of which there is poison. Of course, just touching the hydrangea is not dangerous, but the juice provokes increased sweating, impairs blood circulation, causes itching, nausea, muscle weakness, and stomach pain.

If there are small children in the house, you should reconsider your color preferences.

Geranium

This beauty is generally safe and even useful. It has a pronounced antiseptic effect, purifying the air in the room and absorbing odors. Therefore, you can safely put it in the kitchen.

They say that the flower is able to remove headaches, relieve swelling and stress, help with angina and otitis media. However, in some people, the smell of geraniums causes severe asthma attacks. It is also contraindicated in pregnant women, people with low blood sugar, women who drink contraception. It is also undesirable to leave a flower in the children's room.

At the same time, geranium is capable of filling the house with favorable energy, attracting financial abundance.

Hybrid varieties and varieties for home floriculture

Despite the fact that African and Middle Eastern countries are home to adenium, the centers of breeding and selection work with these plants are located in completely different regions.

Most of the new varieties and hybrids come from the countries of southeast Asia, Thailand, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The local climatic conditions are very suitable for the cultivation of cacti and succulents.

Modern flower growers enjoy popularity of mini-size adeniums, the size of which does not exceed 15-17 cm. Such indoor flowers enter the period of maturity from 2 years of age, 6 cm inflorescences appear at the ends of their shoots.

And also noteworthy are succulents of variegated forms with variegated or discolored leaves. There are hybrids with simple monochromatic flowers, however, plants with double or variegated flowers are of greater interest.

Cactus

They are good in that they cleanse the air from electromagnetic radiation and activate the brain. They also relieve headaches. The people say that cacti help protect the house from evil. By absorbing the negative, they help cleanse the room from negative energy.

Most cacti are harmless. All that can happen to you after contact with a plant is an injection and a small abscess. However, some types of cacti, for example, trichocereus, contain poison. When released into the bloodstream, it acts as a powerful hallucinogen and can even cause paralysis of the nervous system.

Amaryllis

Another plant whose beauty is very deceiving is amaryllis. But it's good that the main danger in this case comes from the bulb. The consequences of close contact with it are the occurrence of vomiting when the juice gets inside. If suddenly the sheet breaks and white liquid appears on it, you should immediately wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch your eyes.

Large amaryllis flowers

Ficus

This is a fairly popular houseplant. Its milky juice, which contains rubber, is considered harmful. It has a detrimental effect on the well-being of asthmatics. Causes skin contact irritation. In addition, it is one of the most powerful allergens along with dust and mites.

However, at the same time, the flowering ficus and its other species have many advantages. Firstly, it filters the air, purifying it, and pleases with beauty. Secondly, in folk medicine, it is used to treat mastitis, sciatica and arthritis.

Also, many superstitions are associated with flowering ficus and its other species. In the pre-revolutionary era, it was not considered favorable, but today in Russia there is an opinion that the ficus is able to charge a house with positive energy and protect it from evil forces. And many childless couples claim that after purchasing this plant they were able to conceive a long-awaited child.

Basic information about adenium

Until recently, few people knew about this plant, but it quickly gained popularity and love of flower growers. For the most part, this is due to the fashion for exotic vegetation, unpretentiousness and beautiful flowering of adeniums.

This flower is one of the most attractive representatives of the desert flora. It belongs to the genus of shrubs or arboreal succulents, the Kutrovy family. Adeniums are native to the arid regions of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and Socotra Island.

In their natural environment, these plants can reach 10 meters in height, although 2-4 meter specimens are more common. The size of the indoor succulent is more than modest, here they grow up to a maximum of 40 cm.

Its "poetic" names - "desert rose", "impala lily", "star of Sabinia", the succulent received because of the luxurious flowers. Their diameter can reach 5-6 cm, and the colors are very diverse - white, cream, pink, crimson.

The flowering time is quite long, starting in mid-spring and lasts until mid-July.Moreover, if adenium grows in conditions as close as possible to desert conditions, then we can expect a second 4–5 weeks of flowering in early autumn.

Outwardly, the plant looks like an oleander, it's not for nothing that they come from the same family. Only the latter lacks stipules in the lower part of the leaves, growing into elongated spines. Adenium is a slow-growing bush, like a tree with a thick bottle-shaped trunk - as if a bottle of champagne was planted with its bottom in the soil, and a whole bouquet sticks out of the neck. The thickened stem is called the caudex.

Biologists have identified and studied about 5 dozen succulents of this species, however, obese adenium is more common in indoor floriculture. It can be confused with trees grown according to the Japanese bonsai technique, only miniature plants, unlike adenium, require more meticulous care. This desert bush, without outside interference, is able to take original forms and to maintain it, it is enough to periodically cut and pinch the plant.

Adenium

It is poetically called the rose of the desert. This beautiful flower belongs to the succulent family and grows not only in the arid climates of Saudi Arabia and Africa, but also in the humid tropics of Thailand and India. Adenium has a unique and vibrant beauty, however, this plant is harmful to the home.

Until now, the poison of adenium is used by African tribes to poison arrowheads. All parts of the plant are toxic and poisonous, but its milky juice is especially dangerous. If your family has pets, children, or a family member with asthma, think carefully before you start growing adenium.

Cyclamen

They like to present this spectacular flower with beautiful leaves instead of a standard bouquet. Which is not surprising - its price is affordable, it has excellent decorative qualities, plus it is easy to take care of it.

It is believed that cyclamen helps to ward off bad dreams, fears, and it should definitely be placed in the bedroom at the head of the bed. Perhaps this is so, but you need to remember about the toxicity of the plant.

Attention! The advice to drip cyclamen root juice into the nose is very dangerous, because you can burn the mucous membrane, then steam up, there is a risk of breathing difficulties.

The most poisonous parts of the plant are seeds and roots, their fresh juice causes irritation and inflammation.

Delicate cyclamen flowers

Primula (primrose)

This beautiful blooming houseplant is one of the most poisonous. When you touch it, there is a risk of allergies and even eczema, since the poison is contained in the hairs of the leaves of the primrose. It is important to rinse your hands with water when in contact with primrose. But if the itching gets worse, you should see a doctor.

In addition, during flowering, a narcotic effect is observed due to the alkaloids that the primrose secretes. The scent of flowers excites and intoxicates the psyche, sometimes causes nausea and dizziness. The impact is enhanced if a group of plants is blooming.

And what do the omens say about primrose? It has long been used by magicians for love spells. It also helps shy and closed people to increase their sociability, and creative natures to reveal their abilities. She promises material well-being to the owner.

Pests and diseases

It is very interesting to read in some sources that "adeniums practically do not have pests, maybe only a random scabbard will hit the leaves ..." And what, the scabbard is not a pest? And somehow I missed the tick on the adeniums obtained from Thailand (they were practically without leaves, well, where should the tick be placed there, especially since the adeniums "practically have no pests?"). I took it out for almost six months! So keep in mind: despite the toxicity, adeniums are damaged by insects (mealybugs, mites, etc.). Control measures are generally accepted. My adeniums were quite loyal to such common drugs as Fitoverm and Actellic.If you have to deal with pests with some new tool, it is better to try it first on one, the least valuable specimen. But the main enemy of adeniums is root and other rot. We do not allow flooding and stagnation of water! Correctly formulate an earthen mixture with an obligatory drainage layer in a pot! When the temperature drops below 20 ° C and insufficient lighting, we significantly reduce watering!

Reproduction

Adeniums reproduce in almost every way in plants, and each method has its pros and cons.

Sowing

If it is useless to look for adenium in your shops, the easiest way is to order seeds online. Pros: it is during seed reproduction that the plant most quickly forms a "butt", that is, caudex. Cons: varietal characteristics may not be preserved, that is, there is no guarantee that you will receive exactly the color and size that you saw in the photo. Sowing, of course, is better in spring or early summer, so that the seedlings have time to grow up before winter, although practice has shown that in January the seeds germinate quite successfully. Please note that the seeds of adeniums lose their germination rather quickly, so it is better not to pull with sowing. As a last resort, in the fall-winter, you can arrange additional lighting for your seedlings. The substrate must be breathable and only slightly damp, never wet! It can be made from sand, perlite and crushed charcoal. You can also germinate in vermiculite, but then you need to be even more careful with moisture. The mixture should be neutral (the acidic substrate prevents germination, so peat is not used). Before sowing, it is recommended to soak the seeds for two hours (no more!) In a warm, humid environment. Someone advises treating the seeds with a fungicide, someone says that adeniums do not like this ... I soaked the seeds in a solution (more correctly, "suspension") of crushed coal - I took ordinary settled water, added coal to it with a generous hand, stirred it, threw it seeds into it - and into a warm place. {reklama} Then we slightly deepen the seeds into the prepared substrate (put them horizontally so as not to mix up and down), cover and place in a warm, bright place. Do not forget to regularly air our greenhouse! Seeds should be germinated at a temperature not lower than 24 ° (and preferably 28-35 ° C). If you like the seeds, they will germinate in 3-15 days. But with a cool content below 22-24 ° C and (or) too wet a substrate, alas, they can rot. At first, the seedlings are protected from direct sunlight, drafts and a drop in temperature below 18 ° C. When real leaves are formed (1st pair), we gradually begin to accustom them to the sun, and with the appearance of the second pair we plant them in separate containers. Pots with a diameter of 5-6 cm are suitable for two to three month old adeniums.

Propagation by air layers, cuttings

This is one of the most effective methods (can be applied to shoots at least 2 cm in diameter). It is better to make layers during the active growing season. The technique is usual for such events - make a circular incision with a clean sharp knife, dry the wound, treat it with a rooting stimulator, cover the incision with wet sphagnum and wrap it with opaque cellophane or other suitable material (secure with wire or elastic tape). Moss the moss regularly. A month later, roots are formed on the shoot - now you can finally separate the layers and plant it. But the cuttings of adeniums are not always successful, since the cuttings rot easily. The stalk is desirable at least 10 cm, the cut must be well dried and processed with crushed charcoal. Rooting substrate - any permeable. The disadvantages of cuttings and cuttings include the fact that caudex is either absent altogether, or is formed much later than in plants obtained from seeds.

Oleander

The shrub prefers the subtropics, but it is very often used in landscape design and as a houseplant. Oleander grows very actively and looks very beautiful, but it is very poisonous. All parts of the plant are toxic.

If you ingest oleander juice, the symptoms of poisoning appear instantly. The poison affects the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular and central nervous system. As a result, poisoning can lead to cardiac arrest.

The wood of the plant is also toxic. If you do decide to purchase it, you need to work with it with gloves.

Popular types of adenium

Among florists all over the world who practice indoor or greenhouse floriculture, it is most popular obese adenium.

Adenium obese is unpretentious and blooms quickly - one and a half to two years after the start of cultivation. Fat adenium flowers reach in diameter, and the color range of flowers contains all the colors of the rainbow. Flowering duration from three months up to one year.

Adenium boehmianum. Photo:

Adenium multiflorum. Photo:

The color of the flowers of obese adenium depends on the variety and on the conditions of detention. There is a rule - varieties of adenium with variegated, colored leaves require maximum lighting. Varieties with variegated flowers grow slowly and bloom rarely.

Adenium is poisonous! Admiring and working with adenium, please do not forget about the toxicity of the plant. The tribes of those places where adenium grows in nature impregnate the arrowheads with the poisonous juice of adenium.

Pachypodium

Pachypodium is translated from Greek as "thick leg". Belongs to the succulent family. It is also referred to as the Madagascar palm tree, as the leaves and thick trunk really give it a resemblance to it. The pachypodium grows naturally in Madagascar, Africa and Australia. The trunk of the plant is covered with thorns, which makes it look like a cactus.

The plant itself is not very dangerous. Poisonous components are found in its milky juice. However, it does not affect the skin, but the damaged mucous membranes. Therefore, it is not recommended to touch the damaged plant if there are wounds on the skin.

People say that the pachypodium converts negative energy into positive, brings loyalty and love to the family. However, you cannot accept a plant as a gift - this is to grief. In this case, the giver should be given a coin. This way you "buy" the plant.

Vaccination of adeniums

You can graft adeniums on oleander and on adenium itself. The second option has acquired distribution - it is very convenient if you want to get a plant with a large caudex and specific varietal flowers or leaves. You can buy adenium with three or even five different vaccinations - a whole white-pink-red bouquet on one "priest". The grafting technique is standard, as is the care of the grafted plant (it should be protected from direct sunlight until the active growth of the scion begins and the shoots appearing from the rootstock should be removed in time).

Dieffenbachia

It is an evergreen shrub native to America. Named after the scientist J. F. Dieffenbach. The plant can grow up to two meters in height, but rarely reaches this size at home. Differs in beautiful "spotted" leaves.

The plant has a beneficial effect on the indoor climate, improves the chemical composition of the air. It also has an effect on dust, which is especially important for people with allergic reactions. It is known that dieffenbachia is characterized by the presence of phytoncides, which have bactericidal properties. They are able to reduce the overall quantitative characteristics of microbes such as Staphylococcus aureus.

However, dieffenbachia milky juice can cause an allergic reaction if it comes into direct contact with the skin. The plant is not recommended to be placed in children's rooms or preschool institutions.

Growing adenium

Compliance with simple rules will make growing adenium at home simple and enjoyable:

• Propagated by cuttings. Adenium is propagated by cuttings obtained from cuttings. The root system of the plant develops very quickly and takes up the entire space of the pot, so the adenium must be repotted frequently.
• Wide pot. For adenium, it is recommended to use wide, round pots with good drainage. Do not spare the holes - adenium is a desert plant and does not like waterlogging.
• A pot of light colors. Since adenium loves the sun and tolerates heat well, do not choose dark-colored pots so that the roots of adenium do not overheat.
• Winter rest. Adenium hibernates in winter - in spring, rapid growth and shoot formation begins. Therefore, it is necessary to transplant adenium in early spring, so that by autumn the root system of the plant will take root as much as possible. For the winter, the leaves of adenium fall (sometimes completely).
• Watering is rare. Adenium is rarely watered, drying the soil between waterings and preventing moisture stagnation.
• Loose, neutral, nutritious soil. Soil for adenium has the following composition: coconut fiber - 50%; deciduous land - 30%; perlite - 10%; fine expanded clay and charcoal - 10%. The reaction of the soil should be neutral or slightly acidic. You can use store-bought cactus (succulent) soil.
• Maximum light. Adenium is a big fan of the bright sun - the brighter the better. If you purchased a plant that has stood in the shade for a long time, then accustom it to the sun gradually and do not change the location of the adenium often, so as not to burn the shady areas of the crown.
• Young plants, of short stature, are recommended to be protected from burns. It is enough to wrap the stem with gauze or mosquito net.
• Watering, let dry. Make it a rule to water the adenium regularly, but so that the earthen coma has time to dry out. Do not dry out, but dry. In the summer, during the period of active growth and hot sun, water as much as possible, but the rest of the time, waterlogging is harmful to adenium. If the air temperature is below +20 ° C, water very rarely. In winter, adenium is practically not watered.
• Fertilize once a month water-soluble fertilizers containing potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus in equal parts. Phosphate-potassium fertilizers strengthen the adenium and help it bloom. Microfertilizers are fed twice a year, in spring and autumn.
• The temperature in winter is not lower than +10 °C, optimum ° C. It is necessary to withdraw from winter dormancy gradually.

Zamioculcas

It is also called the dollar tree. They say that he is able to attract money to the house. There is also a sign: if a single woman has bloomed zamiokulkas, she will soon get married.

Touching a flower does not cause pathological changes in the body. Only the juice inside is poisonous. The flower itself does not reproduce toxic fumes that provoke chemical poisoning.

Primer for adenium

What kind of earthen mixture should you plant? When this question arose before me, I read a lot of recommendations, often advising the exact opposite. For example, someone admits to use peat as a basis, while someone categorically does not recommend peat. The same applies to the use of sand in the mixture, even coarse (there is no talk about fine sand), although sand for succulents is a native element. We will not talk about such exotic ingredients as pieces of coconut peel, rice husks, lava stones, tree fern fibers, etc., added by producers of Southeast Asia.

Therefore, first about the general requirements for the soil for adeniums.

• It should be nutritious, loose and permeable.
• Acidity - from slightly acidic to neutral.
• The addition of crushed charcoal (or small pieces of it) and some fungicidal agent is very welcome (the easiest way to find "Trichodermin" is in our stores).

Now, in more detail, point by point.Ideally, to please opponents of peat and sand, an earthen mixture for adenium should look like this: coconut fiber - 50%; deciduous-humus land - 20-30%; perlite 10-20%; small, up to 3 mm expanded clay 10-20%; charcoal. However, it is far from always possible to find coconut fiber, sometimes there is no perlite at hand either, there is no time to get out beyond the leafy ground under linden, birch or hazel ... What to do? Buy a package of soil for succulents in the store and add to it what you need that is at hand. Buying ready-made soil in the store, we, of course, automatically get both peat and sand in the land mixture (adeniums, apparently, do not know that they do not like peat and sand, so they grow well and even bloom). But we are simply obliged to improve the purchased mixture as much as possible. I consider charcoal and inert leavening agents - perlite and vermiculite - to be obligatory additives. Be careful with vermiculite, do not overdo it, because it is very moisture-absorbing (perlite is preferable in this case). Instead of small expanded clay, you can add broken brick (you have to work hard, the fractions should be small). By the way, the older the adenium, the more it is advised to add expanded clay (or brick) to the ground mixture - up to 70%. What, you don't even have a brick? Then the simplest, cheapest and most effective baking powder is fine expanded polystyrene crumbs. You break off two pieces from some packaging container, rub them against each other and you get a wonderful and completely free baking powder (it is better to choose with small fractions - it rubs better and is less electrified).

Plumeria

This beautiful flower is a symbol of Bali, Thailand and Laos. It has a wonderful scent that is considered one of the most pleasant on the planet. In cosmetology, plumeria essential oil is widely used. It is also popular in medicine. It is noteworthy that the flower does not burn at temperatures below 500 degrees.

In Buddhism, it is a symbol of immortality, as it blooms even after removing the root from the ground.

Plumeria is a poisonous plant. Its milky juice contains substances that, when in contact with the skin, cause severe irritation and inflammation. However, it grows well at home and even purifies the air. Therefore, you can keep it in the house, but it is better to do any manipulations with the flower with gloves.

According to signs, plumeria is able to cheer up, awaken ardent feelings and provide assistance to seriously ill patients. For some time it was banned in Thailand, as its name was consonant with the word "grief", but later the plant was picked up by another translation, sounding like "beautiful girl".

Indoor plants with a low content of poisons

This category of indoor flowers also contains toxic substances, but not as strong. They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, weakness and tremors when their juice or plant parts enter the stomach.

This group includes plants from the amaryllis family, and flowers such as hemantus, amaryllis, hymenokallis, clivia, zephyranthes, nerine, krinum. Their main toxin is lycorin. There are toxic substances in gardenia, geranium, calamondin, dracaena, cordilina, yucca and strelitzia.

For those who do not want to risk the lives of their relatives, you can have such beautiful and safe indoor flowers as: uzambara violets or saintpaulias, orchids, gloxinia, hibiscus and safe types of succulents, as well as plants of the Gesneriaceae family, different varieties of which can decorate any home and become the beginning of a large collection.

Poinsettia

She is considered the talisman of Christmas, as she blooms in winter. It is a bright plant with flowers that resemble a star. People say that it helps to improve the aura of the house, protecting it from negative personalities. Poinsettia also attracts good people to the house. She helps with stress and frequent quarrels at home.

They say that it can stimulate the owner's brain, enhance his creativity. Poinsettia also controls metabolic processes in the body. In this case, it is important to place a flowerpot with a flower in the living room or kitchen, but not in the bedroom.

Presumably it contains milky juice, which causes itching and irritation of the mucous membranes. However, some argue that this is not true, and poinsettia is completely safe.

Popular varieties

Botanists showed interest in this succulent back in the 18th century, when the first classification system was proposed. To this day, scientists do not have a consensus on this issue, but it is customary to distinguish between 10 types of succulents. They are distinguished by the shape of the caudex, flowers, leaves, size, breeding characteristics and the place of growth in the natural environment. There is a theory that all plant species are adenium obessum, and their external differences are associated exclusively with external factors, for example, with climate, soil quality, and others.

Adenium obessum

He is obese or fat - the most common of the adeniums, growing in Africa and the Middle East. Nature has made sure that the plant can withstand drought and the scorching sun, so the succulent alternates between periods of rest and wakefulness. Rest is when a plant sheds leaves, stops growing and does not bloom, usually during droughts and during cold seasons.

The flowers of the obessum are quite large, in the wild-growing adenium they are 4-7 cm in diameter, in varietal decorative species the size reaches 10-12 cm.

In nature, the caudex of a bush can reach a meter in thickness, and most of it is in the ground. Its outer stem has the shape of a tree or bush 2-3 meters high. In a home pot, a succulent does not grow to this size, but it retains its bizarre shape and luxurious flowering.

Multi-flowered

The sandy and saline soil of the southern and central regions is most suitable for these flowers. They are unpretentious and can grow in a small amount of soil, tolerate drought stubbornly, accumulating life-giving moisture in the baobab trunk.

In the natural environment, the height of a multi-flowered adenium reaches 3 meters. In some countries, it was included in the list of endangered species and is under state protection.

Adenium multiflorous

Arabicum

This stocky ademium has a massive caudex and can be found in the Arabian Peninsula. Its shape depends on climatic conditions - in areas with constant droughts, it looks like a shrub, and where the plant receives more moisture, it looks like a strong tree with underdeveloped branches.

Arabicum has large leaves, the bark is pink with a purple tint or brownish, and the inflorescences are pinkish-red. At home, this succulent can be grown from seeds.

Adenium arabicum

Somali

This plant is native to Africa and here in different regions there are quite diverse specimens, ranging in height from 1.5 to 5 meters. The "Somali" has a conical trunk, long bright green leaves, which he sheds in the winter. As a rule, the flowering period of adenium lasts about 3 months. However, if you provide a plant of this type with sufficient sun, it can bloom almost continuously. Somali succulent is actively used in breeding, it is successfully crossed with adenium obessum.

Crispum

It is considered a subspecies of the Somali adenium and crispum has high decorative qualities. It has spectacular narrow leaves, twisted around the edges, covered with white veins. And the part of the coudex, located underground, looks like a turnip.

Crispum differs from the "Somali" in other colors, their corollas are wide open, the petals of the original are curved.

Adenium crispum

Tanzanian

It is also considered a subspecies of the Somali adenium and is a native of the semi-desert regions of Tanzania and regions close to it.The second name of the plant is adenium nova. In the shape of the leaves, it looks like a crispum, and the pinkish or reddish corolla of the inflorescences is like a Somali adeninium.

Boehmianum

At the end of the 19th century, this adenium was found in Namibia, where it was actively used by the aborigines, nicknamed "Bushman's poison." In its natural environment, this is a 2.5-3 meter, slow-growing tree, which during flowering is covered with inflorescences that are incredibly beautiful.

Adenium boichmianum

Swazicum

The name of adenium is associated with its origin, in nature it grows in Swaziland. This small bush, growing no more than half a meter, does not look like other representatives of the species. The superficial part of the plant consists of shoots covered with narrow, elongated leaves and inflorescences of pink or lilac shades. The root system is powerful, hidden in the soil.

Adenium swasicum often blooms for a long time, occasionally enters the dormant stage and is unpretentious and resistant to temperature drops. Due to its similar quality, it is successfully used in breeding work, obtaining new varieties of decorative succulents.

Adenium svyazikum

Oleofolium

The African variety of adenium, which grows even slower than its counterparts and has a very modest size. This is a 40-60 cm shrub with a well-developed rhizome, smooth trunk and narrow leaves located at the ends of the branches. The buds are collected in inflorescences, they have pink petals, and the center is yellow or white.

Adenium oleofolium

Socotransky

A rare endemic that grows only on the lands of Socotra Island, located in the Indian Ocean. This is not a home option, as it has a gigantic, 5-meter height. The trunk is bottle-shaped, sometimes several accrete parts are connected in it. The twigs are thin, covered with leaves with dark and light veins. Flowers of a light pink shade with a bright border along the edge, large, up to 12 cm in diameter.

Ivy

It is a liana-like, poisonous house plant that is often grown to decorate interiors or facades. It cleans the air of bacteria and fungus. At the same time, decorative ivy is a dangerous houseplant that contains poison, therefore it is recommended to work with it only with gloves.

All parts of the plant contain poison. Especially poisonous is the stem of the vine, which will cause the death of the animal if it decides to feast on it. Ivy blooms, fortunately, rarely, since the inflorescences have an unpleasant odor. Fruits that ripen after flowering are also highly poisonous.

Monstera

It is also called the leaky philodendron. Again - excellent appearance and decorative qualities. Openwork leaves, despite their excellent appearance, are poisonous to humans and animals. If they get into the mouth, there is a strong burning sensation, salivation increases, and inflammation develops. If swallowed, digestive upset and inflammation of the intestines develop.

Large, luxurious monstera leaves are also very dangerous.

Amaryllis belladonna

Houseplant of incredible beauty. Harmful to humans due to the alkaloids contained in its composition. They send a signal to the brain by stimulating the gag reflex. Poisoning occurs after eating a flower bulb. In addition, the leaves of the plant also secrete poison. Some tribes still grease them with hunting arrows. The substance in the juice causes convulsions. It is recommended to work with the plant only with gloves.

Feng Shui says that you cannot keep amaryllis in the bedroom - it will not allow you to sleep, which can lead to a nervous breakdown. It is recommended to place it in the kitchen. The energy of fire activates his work, he will be able to absorb negative energy and emit positive energy.

Rules of Conduct with Poisonous Flowers

The list of poisonous indoor plants is very wide, but this does not mean that all plants should be immediately swept from the windowsills into the trash heap.A number of precautions should be taken to protect family members and animals from poisoning:

• Transplant plants with gloves.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after caring for plants.
• Watch out for children and animals so that they do not come into contact with poisonous indoor plants.
• Don't taste unfamiliar berries and fruits.
• Do not rub plant leaves with bare hands.
• Do not use unfamiliar plants for treatment, following the advice of ignorant people.

When these rules are followed, most poisonous plants become completely harmless.

The most poisonous plants in the world

Of course, these are not all the names of harmful plants. There are many flowers in the world that are beautiful, but at the same time contain poisonous components. And you probably did not know about the mortal danger that contact with them can entail:

1. Daphne. All parts of the shrub contain a strong poison, but its greatest concentration is present in juice and berries. When ingested, it causes severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, delirium and convulsions. Can cause coma and even death.
2. The hoya plant is dangerous, since all parts of it contain poison. It also exudes a heavy aroma that negatively affects the well-being of the household. Therefore, the hoya plant should not be kept at home.
3. Lily of the valley, when ingested in large quantities, provokes nausea, diarrhea and convulsions. The toxins that the plant contains can slow down the heartbeat and cause arrhythmias.
4. Belladonna. One of the most poisonous plants in the Western Hemisphere. All constituent plants are harmful, but fruits are the most dangerous, especially for children.
5. Brugmansia. This plant is used in shamanic rituals by the tribes of the western Amazon. Contains in the composition the strongest hallucinogens that cannot even be used as drugs, because the risk of overdose is too high.
6. Rhododendron. This large, beautiful shrub is highly poisonous. Rhododendron contains andromedotoxin, which causes nausea, severe pain, paralysis, and even death. Azaleas, from the same plant family, are also poisonous.
7. Crocus, or autumn saffron, is a plant that contains a deadly substance. It is used in medicine in the correct dosages, but if used incorrectly, it is very dangerous. The most annoying thing is that it has no antidote.

Spurge

All plants of the euphorbia family, including domestic ones, are dangerous for their poisonous juice. Some of the species are similar to cacti, others are very attractive floral. But regardless of "appearance", juice is a huge danger. Once in the body, it causes:

• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• dizziness;
• burns of the mucous membrane.

Beautiful and dangerous spurge

Indoor flowers poisonous to animals

Often, pets, especially cats, like to nibble on potted greens. If you have an animal in your house, you should know which indoor flowers are poisonous to cats and other pets.

What is the danger of getting inside parts of poisonous plants?

• The juice philodendron are able to burn the mucous throats and tongue, and if leaves enter the stomach, it threatens kidney damage.
• Leaves monsters contain needle-like formations that cause severe burning sensation in the mouth and throat.
• Poisonous indoor flower dieffenbachia especially dangerous for cats, as its juice can cause laryngeal edema. This can lead to the death of the animal. If the juice gets into the eyes, the pet is threatened with conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
• Contact with all euphorbia can lead to the formation of long-lasting ulcers in pets, temporary blindness, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, disruption of the nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.
• Hydrangea and ivy, like plants of the kutrov family, in animals they cause cardiac disorders, up to cardiac arrest.
• Nightshade, their flowers and fruits, attract not only small children, but also animals. Eating them leads to vomiting, nausea, drowsiness.

Even the water, where the poisonous indoor flowers were cut, is fraught with danger for pets. Care should be taken to ensure that neither small children nor animals try it.

Allergy to the flower "Women's happiness"

What exactly is causing it?

Spathiphyllum causes allergies in a child and an adult during the flowering process... Moreover, at a time when it is absent, adults and children do not feel any discomfort and allergy symptoms.

Symptoms in children and adults

If there is an allergy to spathiphyllum, then it can be recognized in children and adults by the following signs:

• 
  fear of light;

• shortness of breath, unproductive cough;
• skin rash;
• migraine;
• headaches;
• general weakness;
• seizures;
• sweating

During an allergy to the bloom of spathiphyllum, symptoms of bronchial asthma may occur. - attacks of suffocation, dry cough and wheezing. Pollen dermatitis and urticaria are rare. At the same time, the temperature indicators of the body remain normal.

The duration of a seasonal allergy to a flower does not exceed 2 months, but lowering a person's contact with an allergen and using preventive measures, all symptoms will go away faster and less pronounced.

Treatment

The doctor will be able to draw up a treatment regimen only after passing all the tests. Drug therapy includes the following drugs:

1. Anti-inflammatory drugs: Lomuzol, Kromoglin, Lekrolin, Kromosol, Allergokrom. It is advisable to use them a month before flowering and take until the end of this period.
2. Topical steroids... These drugs are prescribed only if there is no effect from the use of previous drugs. For children, the dosage will be ½ of adults.
3. Antagonists of H1-histamine receptors... They are prescribed for allergic rhinitis. For the treatment of a child, antihistamines of the 2-3rd generation are used, since they have no side symptoms. Such drugs are effective: Loratadin (Claritin), Ebastin (Kestin), Desloratadin (Erius) Cetirizine (Zyrtec), or Fexofenadine (Telfast). They are taken orally once a day.

Aloe

Useful properties of aloe

Like chlorophytum with spathiphyllum, aloe purifies the air. During the day, the plant intensively absorbs carbon dioxide, and at night it actively releases oxygen. Aloe a priori should be in apartments where people with chronic diseases and weak biofield live.

After all, aloe is able to cleanse and increase the general energy of the atmosphere and protect against a possible illness. If aloe grows in the house, then the person will quickly restore his health.

Indoor aloe care:

• Prefers bright sun. Diffused light is also good, but sometimes it is not enough, and then the plant begins to stretch. In this case, he needs additional lighting.
• As for the temperature regime, + 12-14 degrees is considered optimal in winter. In the summer, you can take the pot out into the open air.
• You need to be careful with watering. It is better to let the flower receive less moisture than to be flooded with water. In the autumn-winter period, watering should be minimized. Also, make sure that no water gets inside the outlet, as this can cause rotting of the stem.

General information about spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum is a tropical flower of incredible beauty and not too whimsical to care for. Indoor lighting, in fact, does not play a role in breeding "female happiness" - another name for a flower. This does not mean that the plant can be closed in a dark room, or exposed under the scorching rays of the sun. Both, leads the flower to death, or deformation of the leaves of the spathiphyllum.
Does not like "female happiness" drafts, high air temperature, neighborhood with heating devices.

Why is spathiphyllum dangerous?

Spathiphyllum is considered poisonous.This attractive plant contains calcium oxalates and oxalic acid that are harmful to humans, which irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes and skin. This plant is especially dangerous for young children and people with weakened immunity. If you accidentally eat parts of this indoor flower, there may be such health disorders:

• the mucous membrane of the mouth and esophagus becomes inflamed;
• indigestion develops;
• the person feels severe pain in the stomach.

In addition, the upper airways may become inflamed, resulting in difficulty breathing. People prone to allergies may have skin rashes and other allergic disorders.

If spathiphyllum is accidentally eaten by children, it is necessary to show the child to the doctor, as there may be unpredictable consequences.

How to prevent poisoning

Poisoning is easier to prevent than to cure. It is possible to avoid the negative effect of the plant if safety precautions are followed.

Rules:

• Spathiphyllum care is carried out in rubber gloves;
• After working with the plant, wash your hands thoroughly with soap;
• When a toxin enters the upper layer of the epidermis, it is washed well with clean water;
• If the juice has penetrated the eyes, then they turn to a doctor;
• The oral cavity is thoroughly washed with water or milk, the liquid is spit out.

Such actions will help to avoid poisoning in adults and babies. It is recommended not to place spathiphyllum in places accessible to children and pets.

Signs associated with color

Spathiphyllum has a second name "female happiness". Various signs and legends are associated with the plant. It is said that the flower brings happiness to women in love and other matters. However, this will happen if the spathiphyllum is received as a gift. If the donated plant blooms quickly, then its mistress will marry very soon.

There is also a sign for married couples. The violent flowering of spathiphyllum means that a baby will soon appear in the family.

By omen it is impossible to give a family plant into the wrong hands, so as not to lose family happiness. In houses where quarrels and squabbles are often present, the magical properties of spathiphyllum do not appear, the flower does not grow, dries quickly and loses its leaves.

Spathiphyllum is a beautiful plant that delights people with its appearance and flowering. However, the flower requires care and attention. It is recommended to position it so that it is out of reach of children and animals. If there are signs of poisoning, you need to contact a medical facility.

Aroid

Representatives of the aroid family are endowed by nature with various elements of excretory tissue. Ingestion of poison causes swelling of the larynx. In the case when the poison enters the eyes, a person experiences severe pain in the affected area, the first signs of conjunctivitis appear. Aroid houseplants, photos and names are presented below.

Aglaonema

Aglaonema is a close relative of dieffenbachia. The main distinguishing feature of the plant is the presence of narrow foliage patterns, painted in silvery and grayish shades. Poisons that hit the skin of a person cause severe irritation of the affected area.

Anthurium

Anthurium (Anthurium) contains a large percentage of hazardous substances that are concentrated in the juice of indoor flowers. When the poison enters the mucous membrane, the inflammatory process develops and the tissue is rapidly destroyed.

Arisema

Arizema (Arizema) refers to perennials with an underground stem that resembles the shape of a tuber. At the beginning of the growing season, a large dissected leaf and a peduncle with the presence of inflorescences appear from the tuberous part. Ingestion of arizema juice can provoke the occurrence of burns. The poisons of arizema are dangerous to the eyes.

Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia) contains a large amount of toxic acid molecules. If, for example, a child or an animal bites off a leaf, he will feel the occurrence of:

• unpleasant burning sensation;
• irritation of the lips and mouth;
• soreness;
• difficulty breathing.

When a large amount of a poisonous substance enters the body, breathing is blocked and death occurs.

Monstera

Monstera (Monstera) - indoor flowers in which poisonous substances are located directly in the foliage. The monstera has no millers, but instead it is endowed with needle-like formations. If they get on the mucous membrane, a person experiences an unbearable burning sensation.

The benefits of a flower

Disputes about whether a woman's happiness is a poisonous indoor flower has been going on for a long time. Some experts argue that such a flower can be considered poisonous only conditionally, and so it brings a tangible benefit to a person, which is as follows:

• This indoor flower will be a good decoration for both living space and office. It blooms for quite a long time and pleases the eyes of people. Such vegetation is often used to decorate children's rooms.
• Spathiphyllum leaves are large in area, which means they emit a lot of ozone and make it easier for a person to breathe.
• It is believed that this indoor flower has good energy, it increases efficiency and attentiveness. To check this, it is enough to put a flower pot near the workplace.

The popular belief is that spathiphyllum brings happiness to women. But there is one rule here, the plant must be donated. So if you want to add female happiness to someone, it is enough to give such an indoor bush.

This indoor flower does not pose any danger if you do not eat its leaves and other parts.

First aid for poisoning

What to do if spathiphyllum poisoning is diagnosed? In such a case, it is recommended to call a doctor. Before their arrival, the poisoned person is given first aid. How can I help a person?

Actions:

1. They provoke gagging in an artificial way. A large volume of water, a solution of potassium permanganate, will help induce vomiting.
2. Make sure that the victim thoroughly rinses the mouth and throat.
3. After the washing procedure, the injured person is given an adsorbent to drink - a substance that helps to quickly get rid of toxins.
4. It is possible to reduce painful sensations with the help of fermented milk products, which are given to a poisoned person to use.

Poisoning of animals and children is rare, the leaves of spathiphyllum have bitterness and unpleasant taste. However, in case of possible intoxication, it is necessary to immediately call a doctor in order to avoid negative symptoms.

Nightshade

The diverse family of nightshades includes over 2,300 species. Its representatives are not only tomatoes and potatoes, but also one of the most poisonous plants on the planet - belladonna or common belladonna.

Indoor conditions are successfully grown solandru, solyanum and datura - charming relatives of peppers and eggplants.

Solandra

Solyanum

Datura (dope)

Solandra is an evergreen lush liana blooming with cream gramophones, which is very attractive in a winter garden on a strong support.

Compact bush solanuma decorative after flowering, when the whole is covered with round orange, yellow and red fruits.

Daturaalso known as Datura, is a bold plant with huge, fragrant flowers of pastel shades, and is successfully grown in spacious rooms and conservatories.

The green parts of these plants contain an extremely toxic substance solanine, therefore, when ingested, they can cause severe poisoning, the main signs of which are described below:

1. Nausea, dizziness and headache.
2. Burning of the oral mucosa, bitter taste and increased salivation.
3. Difficulty breathing, palpitations.
4. With severe intoxication - muscle paralysis and fainting.

In addition, it is important to know that fragrant datura gives off a sugary odor during flowering, which can cause headaches, and the cute solanum berries are very poisonous, so it is not recommended to keep these plants in living quarters, especially where there are small children.

Advice... At the first sign of solanine poisoning, flush the stomach with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, induce vomiting and give a cleansing enema from saline or salted water.

The benefits and harms of the spathiphyllum plant

Despite the possible danger, spathiphyllum benefits humans. Due to its properties, it is often used in the interior. What does spathiphyllum bring to the house?

Properties:

1. A large area of ​​leaves makes it easier for a person to breathe due to an increased production of ozone;
2. The plant is a good decoration due to its bright appearance;
3. According to many people, spathiphyllum has good energy, which increases various qualities of a person - it becomes more attentive, and efficiency increases.

The plant has an attractive appearance and brings moral satisfaction to a person, especially during the flowering period. If you eat the leaves and stems of the plant, then it will not provoke trouble.

Of course, there is harm to the house from spathiphyllum. The flower is poisonous, it causes poisoning in people and animals. Various problems in the action of internal organs are diagnosed. In the process of flowering, spathiphyllum is able to provoke allergic reactions in adults and children. This can be determined by the presence of some symptoms.

Signs:

• Intolerance to light
• Respiratory disruption
• Persistent cough
• Skin rashes
• Painful sensations in the head
• Weakness, apathy,
• Convulsive manifestations
• Increased sweat separation.

The development of bronchial asthma during the flowering period of allergenic spathiphyllum, the appearance of various dermatitis is not excluded. Body temperature remains normal.

Araliaceae family

Some members of the Araliev family also contain poison. You can familiarize yourself with harmful indoor plants below.

Hedera

Hedera belongs to the category of indoor ivy. The herbal tinctures have anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal effects. At the same time, the berries of the flowers are filled with hazardous substances. Berry poisoning can cause:

• dizziness;
• disorder of the nervous system;
• bouts of vomiting.

A medical specialist is able to find a suitable way to relieve unpleasant symptoms.

Polisias

Polyscias (Polyscias) refers to small decorative trees. Rounded foliage resembles pelargonium foliage in shape. Any part of the plant contains poisonous substances. Juice on the skin can cause severe irritation and itching. However, the symptoms are not dangerous. It is enough to wash the affected area of ​​the skin with soapy water and drink an anti-allergenic agent to forget about this trouble.

Fatsia

Fatsia (Fatsia) is a small shrub with the presence of shiny, finger-like foliage, painted in green shades. Hazardous substances found in any part of indoor flowers can cause serious poisoning.

Chlorophytum

Useful properties of chlorophytum

As for this plant, it is truly unique. It has a bactericidal effect. If you bring it into an apartment after renovation, then after 24 hours it will absorb all the harmful substances. Therefore, you simply cannot do without it in a modern apartment.

To enhance the cleansing properties of chlorophytum, you should put several tablets of activated carbon in the pot. It is also useful to have such a pot in the office, as it gives a boost of strength and energy.

Description

Spathiphyllum is an evergreen plant. Its leaves are dark, with pronounced veins. The second name of the flower is "female happiness".Part of the aroid family, relatively poisonous.

The name consists of two words, translated from Greek means - a flower with a veil. The homeland of spathiphyllum is South America, but it can be found in East Asia. The stem is absent, leaves immediately grow from the ground. The roots are small, do not grow deeply. The plant blooms in spring and autumn, the inflorescence looks like a small ear on a long stem with a white veil at the base.

The ear itself has a different color - from cream to red. After the end of flowering, the bedspread quickly takes on a green tint. The smell of the plant is most pronounced in the morning, by the evening spathiphyllum smells much less.

People love a flower for its unpretentiousness. It does not require constant lighting, grows remarkably in the shade or partial shade. However, constant exposure to a dark room will reduce the size of the leaves, so it is recommended to use moderate lighting. Spathiphyllum loves high humidity and frequent spraying.

Primroses

Before purchasing flowers that are members of the primrose family, it is important to make sure that they are not poisonous plants. Below is information about the most dangerous members of the family.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen (lat. Cýclamen) is most often purchased in order to be placed at the head of the bed in the bedroom. It is believed that the flower is able to ward off a bad dream and relieve fear. Most of all, the poison is concentrated in the seeds and root system of the plant. Fresh cyclamen juice provokes:

• inflammatory process on the skin;
• difficulty breathing;
• sore throat;
• a sharp increase in body temperature.

If such symptoms occur, it is important to urgently seek help from a medical specialist.

Primrose

Primula (Primula) - poisonous house flowers, which during the flowering period can have a narcotic effect on a person.

The aromas of inflorescences intoxicate and excite. A large number of primroses, which are located in a small area, can enhance the described effect.

The main part of the poisons is concentrated in the secretion of the glandular hairs. If in contact with foliage, a person will begin to experience itching of the skin. The manifestation of signs of dermatitis is soon noted. After contact with primrose, wash the skin immediately. If you experience severe itching, it is important to visit a doctor who can help you cope with the problem.

First aid for accidental ingestion

If this caustic plant accidentally gets inside, it is necessary to provide the victim with first aid. The algorithm of actions should be as follows:

• They artificially induce vomiting; for this purpose, you can use a weak solution of potassium permanganate or salt water. A soap solution, for which they take shavings of baby soap, will also help to quickly induce vomiting.
• The victim is given a good rinse of the mouth and throat.
• Give any adsorbent to neutralize the residues of harmful substances.
• In order to reduce pain in the stomach, a person is given any dairy products - milk, yogurt, cheese or kefir.

Although the leaves of spathiphyllum do not even attract animals, they are very bitter, there are times when small children eat a lot of this vegetation. In this case, urgent medical attention will be needed, as seizures and kidney failure may occur.

Most often, after providing first aid, the victim's condition gradually normalizes and after a day nothing reminds of an unpleasant incident. Only if a lot of such vegetation has been eaten, the symptoms of poisoning gradually increase and can disturb a person for up to ten days.

Small children are especially susceptible to toxic substances, so if a child has eaten spathiphyllum leaves, an urgent need to show it to the doctor.

The reason is iron oxalates!

Substances contained in the juice of spathiphyllum - gland oxalates - are dangerous to humans. When exposed to the skin, they cause allergies and irritation, which is not so serious - you can rinse your hand under running water and get rid of discomfort. However, if you swallow a couple of drops of spathiphyllum juice, iron oxalates come into contact with gastric juice and mucous membranes of the organ, causing irritation, discomfort, and a characteristic poisoning reaction.

It is believed that absorption of juice through the oral mucosa can cause intoxication of the body or lead to breathing problems - our life system reacts differently to interference from the outside.

What to do if spathiphyllum juice has entered the body:

1. Rinse mouth with water.
2. Rinse with milk.
3. If you swallowed juice / water or saliva with spathiphyllum juice - induce vomiting, then drink a large volume of water, drink the required number of activated carbon tablets per your weight.
4. Call a doctor.
5. If there is a hallucinogenic effect, confusion of perception, shortness of breath - you must not drink water! Call the ambulance instantly.

Why does spathiphyllum not bloom

Many growers complain about the lack of flowering in spathiphyllum. But spathiphyllum should bloom every year, the flowering period falls in the spring. If this does not happen, then mistakes were made in the cultivation.

So what to do to make the flower of happiness bloom?

• You need to choose the right pot for spathiphyllum. Until the root system fills the entire provided volume, the spathiphyllum will not bloom.
• Do not flood the plant with water. With excessive watering, decay begins and there will be no flowering.
• Find a place in the house suitable for comfortably keeping the flower and not placing it in a draft.
• If you do not water the flower for some time (but it is important not to dry out the soil), and then put it in a cool place for a while, and then put it back in its usual place, this will stimulate flowering.
• It happens that spathiphyllum does not bloom due to poor drainage.

Amaryllidaceae

The significant family of Amaryllis has more than 2,000 species. Magnificent bulbous or corms are widely represented in indoor culture.

Amaryllis

Hippeastrum

Clivia

Amaryllis - the title representative of the genus with large bell-shaped fragrant flowers, through the efforts of breeders, is supplemented by many varieties with pink, cream and white shades.

Hippeastrum very similar to amaryllis, but differs in large flowers, often non-aromatic. Up to 6 buds bloom on its peduncle, while the amaryllis is crowned with a cap of 8-12 flowers.

Clivia, occupying an intermediate position between bulbous and rhizome species, is attractive with bright orange inflorescences against a background of dark green dense leaves.

Almost all parts of plants of this family are poisonous, contain potent alkaloids and glycosides in tissues, which have an exciting effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Amaryllis bulbs can be poisoned by negligence if, during storage, they are confused with some types of onions, for example, shallots.

The main signs of poisoning are nausea, bowel upset, painful stomach, cramps, palpitations, muscle tremors.

Kutrovye

Oleander
The most famous representative of the kutrov family is undoubtedly the regal oleander. A slender evergreen tree forms stunningly beautiful pink thickets along the banks of rivers in places of natural growth.

The culture has bred wonderful varieties of oleander with white, cream, pale red flowers, collected in corymbose fragrant inflorescences. Very decorative forms with double and semi-double flowers.

The whole oleander plant is very poisonous, the glycosides contained in its tissues have a nerve-paralytic effect, inhibit the work of the heart.

Not only birds and mammals that have tasted its leaves or flowers die, but also insects, which are usually very resistant to various toxins.

Care should be taken when transplanting, and especially when pruning a plant, carefully making sure that the juice does not get on the skin of the hands, eyes or lips.

Advice... After taking care of oleander, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and wash your face.

Just one eaten oleander leaf can lead to severe intoxication and even death. Do not use tree limbs for smoking or barbecuing.

Symptoms of oleander poisoning:

1. Dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
2. An increase and then a sharp decrease in blood pressure, cyanosis of the skin and mucous membranes.
3. Difficulty breathing, a drop in heart rate, slowing down of the heart until it stops.

Blooming oleander should not be placed in sleeping quarters, as the fumes of green leaves, shoots and flowers are poisonous, and you can get poisoned during sleep.

It is imperative to explain to all family members, especially children, how to properly handle oleander, which will be an excellent prevention of poisoning.

Reproduction of spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum differs from other indoor plants in that it reproduces only by the rhizome. Divide the roots of spathiphyllum only in the spring before flowering. The plant is simply taken out of the pot and divided into processes formed during the growth of the plant. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the roots of the spathiphyllum flower.

You need to pay attention to the composition of the soil. It should consist of peat, sod sand and leaf humus. All in the same proportions. Sometimes charcoal is added to the soil. But this is not necessary, although it protects the roots of the spathiphyllum from decay.

Planting separated plants must be done in small pots, otherwise all the nutrients and strength of the plant will go to root development. The leafy part of the spathiphyllum will wither away and there will be no flowering.

In general, the root system of the spathiphyllum is very delicate and sensitive and it is easy to damage it, so extreme caution should be exercised when transplanting a plant.

The transplant is carried out once a year. The root system grows to the sides, so flower pots should be chosen wider than deep. Before planting, the land is treated with a weakly diluted solution of potassium permanganate. When transplanting, it is better to arrange a greenhouse for the plant, which will enable the spathiphyllum flower to take root and bloom faster.