There is basically nothing wrong with indoor plants - they provide a good indoor climate and add a decorative touch to the room.
But some plants are also poisonous.
Before you beautify your home with indoor plants *, it is always advisable to take a closer look at the plants.
Because some not only look beautiful, they are also poisonous houseplants.
Read here
which
five plants you would rather not bring into your home
.
Poisonous houseplants: cyclamen
Cyclamen are particularly popular during the cold season and bring bright colors into the home.
At first glance, the houseplants seem harmless.
However, it is important to know here that the
tuber is poisonous
because it contains saponin.
This can lead to abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea and, in addition to circulatory disorders, also to respiratory paralysis.
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Deadly confusion: amaryllis
Since the onion of the amaryllis resembles a normal onion bulb, it can easily be mixed up.
This can be fatal even in small amounts.
Symptoms of poisoning from indoor plants include immediate onset of abdominal discomfort, especially in the gastrointestinal tract.
But the
brain functions are also restricted
or even completely paralyzed.
On the amaryllis not only the tuber is dangerous, but also the other parts of the plant.
Dangerous plant: single leaf
This houseplant belongs to the arum family, which, like related plants in this family, contains poisonous substances.
Even the skin shows how vulnerable this houseplant is:
Even a little contact with the sap of the plant leads to skin irritation
.
If parts of the houseplants get into the mouth or the stomach, this leads to gastrointestinal complaints and abdominal cramps, as well as swelling of the mucous membranes.
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Toxic to cats: Kalanchoe
The Kalanchoe is a dangerous houseplant, especially for pets.
The leaves are particularly dangerous. The
acid
they contain
leads to problems, especially for cats
.
The little four-legged friends can suffer from cardiovascular problems, vomiting or muscle cramps when they nibble on the leaves.
Keep out of the reach of children: azaleas
Compared to other poisonous houseplants, azaleas are less dangerous plants.
However, it should be kept out of the reach of children.
Small children in particular like to curiously try out what the leaves or flowers of the house plants taste like.
Eating an azalea blossom or its leaves leads to increased memory
flow
,
abdominal discomfort and nausea
.
Another symptom is loss of sensation in the arms and legs.
(swa)
*
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.
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