For Italians, the home is a sacred place where they can share moments of celebration and joy in the company of friends and relatives. A very common practice is to use ornamental plants to embellish the rooms even more. With some small precautions it is possible to radically change the style of an apartment. A vase in the bedroom, a floral centerpiece or a plant on theuscio of the door, allow to obtain a considerable result.
However, it is necessary not to run into unpleasant choices, dictated by inexperience and haste. There are some certain plants that instead of creating benefits for people, put their safety at risk.
In order not to have health problems, here are the plants that should never be in our homes.
Caladium
One of the most widespread ornamental plants is the caladium. The leaves of this plant are lush and gaudy with white-hued fruits. Keeping them at home is inconvenient, especially for our four-legged friends. The high content of calcium oxalate present in the stem causes damage to the mucous membranes of the intestine and stomach. Vomiting, diarrhea and respiratory complications are among the most common symptoms that can occur.
Devil’s Trumpet
In nature, dwelling exclusively on the aesthetic appearance of plants can produce deleterious effects. A striking example of this case is, in fact, the devil’s trumpet. The appearance of its flowers is as beautiful as it is lethal. They belong to the Solanaceae family like the potatoes, but ingesting them is not recommended, indeed. Their harmful effect is given by the high value of hallucinogenic substances present in the leaves. This plant is widely used in Africa by shamans to perform mystical and religious rituals.
Better not to have a narcissus in the house
The scent of narcissus has inebriated the sense of smell of many people for centuries. Narcissin is the offending toxic substance. The effects are revealed in a latent way in subjects who breathe the spores. A curiosity concerns this plant: the term narcotic derives from the term narcissus. The effects that occur are similar to those of the most powerful sleeping pills on the market.
In order not to have health problems, here are the plants that should never be in our homes. Knowing and avoiding them will allow you to appreciate the beauty of nature in a totally safe way.
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(We remind you to carefully read the warnings in this regard, available for consultation who”)
