{"id":71951,"date":"2021-04-12T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/?p=71951"},"modified":"2026-02-25T02:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T23:20:51","slug":"toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic Houseplants That Can Be Dangerous at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">H\u0131zl\u0131 Git<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f48d54e5ea2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f48d54e5ea2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#Toxic_Houseplants\" >Toxic Houseplants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#DIEFFENBACHIA_Dieffenbachia_camilla\" >DIEFFENBACHIA (Dieffenbachia camilla)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#SNAKE_PLANT_Sanseviera_trifasciata\" >SNAKE PLANT (Sanseviera trifasciata)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#JONQUIL_Narcissus_jonquilla\" >JONQUIL (Narcissus jonquilla)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#HYACINTH_Hyacinthus_orientalis\" >HYACINTH (Hyacinthus orientalis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#DRACAENA_Dracaena_marginata\" >DRACAENA (Dracaena marginata)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#PEACE_LILY_Spathiphyllum_wallisii\" >PEACE LILY (Spathiphyllum wallisii)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#ALOE_VERA_Aleo_barbadensis\" >ALOE VERA (Aleo barbadensis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#CYCLAMEN_Cyclamen_persicum\" >CYCLAMEN (Cyclamen persicum)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#PURPLE_SHAMROCK_Oxalis_triangularis\" >PURPLE SHAMROCK (Oxalis triangularis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/en\/toxic-houseplants-that-can-be-dangerous-at-home\/#MONSTERA_Monstera_deliciosa\" >MONSTERA (Monstera deliciosa)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Not every plant is as cute and innocent as it looks. In this article, we researched toxic indoor plants that should be kept away from children and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toxic_Houseplants\"><\/span>Toxic Houseplants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many plant species are harmless, but some are toxic. Sometimes, those plants can be the ones closest to us. Even though the number of toxic plants we commonly keep at home is quite high, we compiled the ones we use most often for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIEFFENBACHIA_Dieffenbachia_camilla\"><\/span>DIEFFENBACHIA (Dieffenbachia camilla)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dieffenbachia_amoena_VanLap_Hoang_ccby2.0.jpg\" alt=\"toxic indoor plants\" class=\"wp-image-33528\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dieffenbachia is one of the easiest indoor plants to care for. It is preferred quite often because of its elegant look and fast growth. Since it releases excess water from the leaf tips like tears, it is also known as the \u201cCrying Flower.\u201d However, this plant can also be quite harmful. If its leaves or roots are eaten, the palate may swell and burn, and the person may not be able to speak for a while. Because of this effect, it is also known locally by a nickname similar to \u201cmother-in-law\u2019s tongue.\u201d It can be fatal for budgerigars. If the leaves are eaten, it can shut down the respiratory system and the animal may die. It should be kept away from animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SNAKE_PLANT_Sanseviera_trifasciata\"><\/span>SNAKE PLANT (Sanseviera trifasciata)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sansevirea-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33638\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also known as \u201cProphet\u2019s Sword,\u201d this plant likes bright corners. Since its leaves are said to contain toxic gases, it is not recommended for adult or children\u2019s bedrooms. If swallowed accidentally, it can cause burning in the mouth, irritation, and nausea. Although less common, it can also cause irritation on sensitive skin. In animals, it shows itself with side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and excessive drooling. It should be kept away from children and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JONQUIL_Narcissus_jonquilla\"><\/span>JONQUIL (Narcissus jonquilla)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"423\" data-id=\"33509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3adae01d97c3cc3cfb627ac362059a75.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33509\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The jonquil, whose name is sometimes associated with \u201cbeing so beautiful it can even harm itself,\u201d is also known as the \u201cLove Flower.\u201d Blooming with white and yellow flowers around April and May, it is a perennial ornamental plant. Its bulbs can be reused after resting for a year. However, since it belongs to the daffodil family, you should not be deceived by its pleasant scent and appearance. If the plant is ingested, it can cause severe abdominal pain strong enough to trigger vomiting and diarrhea. In people with high blood pressure, it can also lead to serious palpitations. For this reason, when choosing where to use it, it is important to consider children and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HYACINTH_Hyacinthus_orientalis\"><\/span>HYACINTH (Hyacinthus orientalis)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"564\" data-id=\"33510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7ebd04a2510370bb9d5c3bfcf5ee8361.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33510\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautifully scented plant is one of the most preferred ornamental plants for indoors because it is hardy enough to stay upright in many seasons and is easy to care for. When ingested, hyacinth shows similar side effects to daffodils. It may cause nausea and stomach cramps. It should be kept away from pets and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRACAENA_Dracaena_marginata\"><\/span>DRACAENA (Dracaena marginata)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grow-dracaena-marginata-indoors-1902749-2-983c52a2805144d899408949969a5728-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33527\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This tropical plant, which is tolerant of drought and shade, is also used very frequently indoors. When eaten by cats and dogs, its leaves can trigger vomiting. If a small amount is eaten, the animal may recover on its own. But if the amount is excessive, it can cause abdominal pain and kidney problems. The place where the plant is used should be away from pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PEACE_LILY_Spathiphyllum_wallisii\"><\/span>PEACE LILY (Spathiphyllum wallisii)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"564\" data-id=\"33514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/236c866d4b1896ec278f4b8118f85726.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33514\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crocus.co.uk\/plants\/_\/spathiphyllum-wallisii-bellini\/classid.2000027238\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.crocus.co.uk\/plants\/_\/spathiphyllum-wallisii-bellini\/classid.2000027238\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its white, eye-catching flowers, this plant is relatively more \u201cinnocent\u201d than the others we mentioned. It likes high humidity and its leaves produce a large amount of calcium oxalate. If the leaves are eaten, it can poison a person. It should be kept away from children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ALOE_VERA_Aleo_barbadensis\"><\/span>ALOE VERA (Aleo barbadensis)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ALOE-VERA-CICEGI-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33639\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In recent years, this popular plant has found a place in many homes. It may have many benefits, but it also has harms. The leaves can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea. If eaten in high doses, it can permanently affect the kidneys. In pregnant women, it may cause miscarriage. Also, when applied directly to the face without any processing, it can cause irritation in sensitive skin, so it should be used carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CYCLAMEN_Cyclamen_persicum\"><\/span>CYCLAMEN (Cyclamen persicum)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/siklamen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33642\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This plant, often preferred in winter, is also known as \u201crabbit ear\u201d among the public. It usually stands out with pink and white flowers. This is not exactly a true indoor plant. Since it likes light, it is recommended to grow it on a balcony. Its roots and flowers are poisonous. If ingested, it can disrupt heart rhythm in cats and dogs. If it is used, attention should be paid to pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PURPLE_SHAMROCK_Oxalis_triangularis\"><\/span>PURPLE SHAMROCK (Oxalis triangularis)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/oxalise-triangularis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33641\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also known as the \u201cSleep Flower\u201d or \u201cPurple Shamrock,\u201d this plant is quite long-lived. It has no real connection to the clover plant; it only got this name because its leaf shape resembles a clover. This plant is known to contain chemicals that poison cats, dogs, and especially horses. When ingested, it can lead to serious kidney problems. It should be kept away from pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MONSTERA_Monstera_deliciosa\"><\/span>MONSTERA (Monstera deliciosa)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monstera-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33640\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/peyzax.com\/tropikal-ormanlardan-evlerimize-gelen-bitki-devetabani\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">monstera plant<\/a>, frequently preferred in spacious interiors, is said to have taken the name \u201cmonster\u201d because of the split look of its leaves. In all parts of the plant there are chemicals that can cause toxic reactions. In humans, these chemicals can show reactions such as itching on the skin, and they can be fatal for birds. It should be kept away from pets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not every plant is as cute and innocent as it looks. 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