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Top poisonous house plants

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Some of these are also helpful plants, but can have bad side effects too.

Rated 1 point - posted 15 years ago by TWeb in category Health.

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1.

Poinsettia

Reactions for humans range from dermatitis from contact with the milky sap to nausea and vomiting if ingested. Avoid contact with the eyes.

17 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

2.

Schefflera

12 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

3.

Heart leaf philodendron, Philodendron

Ingestion will quickly cause painful burning and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat. Used to be called the mother in law plant. Making the mouth swell shut so the mother in law couldn't speak.

12 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

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Hydrangea

Poisoning from eating the flower buds has occurred. Symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pains, diarrhea, labored breathing, lethargy and coma. Sensitive individuals may develop contact dermatitis from handling the plants.

7 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

5.

Azalea/Rhododendron

Although a low toxicity plant it is best to treat all Rhododendrons as poisonous and keep out of reach of children and pets.

3 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

6.

Aloe Vera

ingestion can cause purging by irritating the large intestine.

2 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

7.

Angel's Trumpet

Angel's trumpet contains alkaloids that have caused poisoning and death in humans and animals and it is so potent it has been used in suicides and murder. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of Atropines and extra caution should be taken with them.

2 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

8.

Dumb cane

2 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

9.

Croton

1 point - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

10.

Chrysanthemums, Mums

1 point - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

11.

Crown-of-thorns

1 point - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

12.

Devil's Backbone

0 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

13.

Ceriman, Swiss-cheese plant

0 points - added 15 years ago by TWeb -

14.

Jerusalem Cherry

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