Poisonous plants

 

 

If you have pets or small children you need to be aware of the plants that may be a danger to have in your garden or indoors as houseplants. Common poisonous plants like Aloe, Ivy, African violets, Chrysanthemum, and Poinsettia are potential problems if chewed on by pets and toddlers. Be careful to do some research on the plants before you buy. Even outside shrubs, trees and perennials can be a danger. Some of the common plants for outside in gardens to beware of are Ferns, Petunia, Begonia, Boxwood, Daffodil, Maple tree, Poppies, Yew. You may not be an expert in plant identity so look up or ask others if they can help. If you plan on planting some shrubs and trees you should decide where and what you want to plant and ask at the nursery or garden center before you buy. Sometimes you may receive plants for gifts and think nothing of it, but they also could be a danger if not placed out of reach. BEGONIA: Leaves and sap are very toxic so beware. Also be warned to keep African violets up high where children and pets can't pick and eat the flowers or foliage.

 

Common House Plants that are Poisonous

PLANT NAME            PART THAT IS POISONOUS

Aloe Vera                                     juice in stems
Amaryllis                                     bulb
Azalea                                          all parts
Bird of Paradise                           seeds
Caladium(Angels Trumpet)        all parts
Crown of Thorns                         sap       
Cyclamen                                    bulb
Croton                                         all parts
Chrysanthemum                         leaves and stems
Dieffenbachia                             all parts
English Ivy                                 leaves
Jeruselem Cherry                       fruit and leaves
Kalanchoe                                  leaves and stems
Poinsettia                                   leaves, stems, sap
Philodendron                              leaves
Swiss Cheese Plant                    leaves