Indoor plants are available in many houses, apartments. It is necessary to understand which indoor plants are better to refuse (especially if pets or small children live in the apartment).
10. Monstera
Some people think that this plant emits carbon dioxide and absorbs oxygen, as a result of which during a night's sleep a person may begin to suffocate. However, at the moment this theory is not confirmed. This plant is dangerous if its juice gets on the skin or on the mucous membrane: it can cause irritation, an allergic reaction. Monstera can be kept in the living room, but it should be placed where children and pets cannot reach it.
9. Oleander
This plant always looks very beautiful, but at the same time it is extremely dangerous for human health. Even honey obtained from the nectar of an oleander can be fatal. The cause of death of people was pollen of such colors: it should in no case enter the human body. Even the smell of oleander can cause a significant deterioration in well-being, dizziness. Avoid getting the juice of this plant on the skin, mucous membranes: it can cause burns.
8. Primrose
Due to the velvety leaves, small size, a large number of beautiful shades, this plant is very popular among housewives. However, not everyone knows that it can significantly worsen a person’s well-being. When the primrose begins to bloom, it releases harmful substances that cause dizziness and nausea. On its leaves there are small villi that cause a burning sensation. To avoid this, you will need to wash your hands immediately after touching the primrose.
7. Trichocereus
This houseplant poses a great danger to human health. Trichocereus produces the alkaloid mescaline, which has a very negative effect on the central nervous system: it can paralyze a person because of this. In addition, visual hallucinations can occur due to the effects of this poisonous plant. It is necessary to ensure that trichocereus does not come into contact with human skin. Otherwise, it may lose sensitivity for a while.
6. Croton
Many people love this plant for the interesting reddish-green color of the leaves. It belongs to the family of euphorbiaceae. Croton looks like a small tree. Its leaves are elongated, the flowers are rather inconspicuous. If the juice of this completely harmless-looking plant gets on the skin of a person, a burn occurs. If it somehow enters the body (for example, through wounds on the skin), more serious consequences arise - up to death.
5. Nightshade
This plant is evergreen, it has a very aesthetic appearance. However, it should be borne in mind that all its parts are poisonous. Attractive orange nightshade berries are especially dangerous to the human body. Such a plant should not be kept indoors if a small child lives in it. The baby will almost certainly be interested in the beautiful berries, and he will decide to find out what they taste like. As a result, the child will suffer from severe digestive upsets.
4. Euphorbia
This plant looks like a small palm tree. Euphorbia is called so because of its juice, which is similar in color to milk. The juice of this plant is very dangerous for the human body - like its seeds. If they come in contact with the skin, they will cause blisters, irritation. Particular care must be taken to ensure that parts of this plant do not get into the eyes, otherwise they will become inflamed. Temporary blindness may even occur. People who are poisoned with milkweed begin to rave, they have convulsions, dizziness.
3. Philodendron
Many people love such a plant for beautiful thick greens, unpretentiousness in care, but not everyone knows that you need to handle it with the utmost care, trying not to damage it. It contains toxic substances that are dangerous for people and pets. However, philodendron juice can only harm if it gets on the mucous membranes or on the skin. An intact plant is completely safe. To avoid trouble, you need to put the philodendron on high shelves: there animals and children will not be able to get it.
2. Gesner's Tulip
Such a tulip blooms very beautifully. The flowers of this plant have a variety of shades: from red to yellowish. Extracts from Gesner's tulip are used in folk medicine, but in its pure form it is dangerous to human health. It is not recommended to be near this beautiful flower for too long, otherwise a problem such as partial hair loss may occur later. As for the use of Gesner's tulip extract for medical purposes - people who are poorly versed in this or have insufficient experience should better choose other methods of treatment.
1. Azalea
This plant is very popular among housewives, because it is very plentiful and beautifully blooms (if it is properly looked after). However, it should be borne in mind that its juice is dangerous to humans. If swallowing nectar or a piece of azalea leaves, lacrimation, nausea, abundant saliva, nasal discharge, and convulsions will occur. Her flowers have a very strong smell, which can cause an allergic reaction. It will manifest a headache, rashes on the skin.