If you have children at home, be careful about what plants surround them.
Of course, if you do not touch the plant, then it will not release poisonous vapors into the air. However, you can never guess what children will come up with to do with a green bush. But some plants are dangerous even with normal skin contact.
Here are 5 of the most common houseplants to keep away from children.
Dieffenbachia
All parts of it are poisonous, but especially the seeds. Dieffenbachia can even cause paralysis.
Cyclamen Persian
On the one hand, this cute flower really purifies the air. On the other hand, it contains poisonous to health in its juice.
Trichocereus cactus
You can take care of it only with gloves, because all parts of this cactus are poisonous. It contains hallucinogens that can lead to paralysis.
Rhododendron Sims
This plant is very dangerous for children, animals and anyone with a tendency to allergies. Contact with it can cause nausea and seizures - and these are only the first symptoms of poisoning.
Evergreen ivy
It is an attractive and unpretentious plant, but has poisonous fruits. Some people are also sensitive to ivy leaves: on contact, swelling, itching, and irritation may occur. All parts of the plant contain poison.
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