What indoor plants can not be kept at home

When choosing flowers for growing on the windowsill, many will be interested to know which indoor plants cannot be kept at home due to increased toxicity, danger to children and animals, and negative impact on the well-being of household members. It is worth studying the opinions of experts and folk signs that determine the influence of domestic cultures on the fate of a person. The list of prohibited options includes 50 indoor flowers. This is approximately 2% of their total.

Plants poisonous and dangerous to humans

Plants that can harm humans belong to the families:

• Kutrovye - the most harmful house flowers in the world, the striking representatives of the family are: adenium and pachypodium, diplodesia, plumeria, allamanda, strophantus, carissa. When working with crops, great care should be taken: use rubber gloves, avoid getting poisonous juice on the mucous membrane and skin.
• The aroid family also includes many harmful indoor plants: alocasia, aglaonema, monstera, dieffenbachia, philodendron, spathiphyllum, anthurium, syngonium. The toxic effects of individuals are caused by oxalic acid, proteins and enzymes, which are often used in the manufacture of household chemicals due to their caustic properties.
• Euphorbia flowers (euphorbia, croton, foxtail) contain a poisonous component - euphorin. Getting on the skin and mucous membrane, the milky juice causes a burning sensation, burns and inflammation. Hands should be washed thoroughly after handling an individual.

Most of the houseplants of the Solanaceae family that are harmful to humans (brovallia, brunfelsia, paprika) are popular among lovers of home floristry. When growing individuals, one should be wary of the internal use of poisonous berries of the culture, which cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as increased drowsiness and lethargy.

What home flowers should you be careful with?

Geranium crops conquer with a persistent aroma and bright flowering. Pelargonium leaves contain a high percentage of essential oils that have a beneficial effect on the heart, disinfecting the air, but allergic reactions are possible.

Primrose and calendula affect the mucous membrane, provoking an acute runny nose, photophobia, deterioration of health, headache, and in more severe cases - asthma attacks.

Observing the increased threat of poisoning people and animals, you should remove sources of danger from the apartment.

Rating of poisonous indoor plants

Plants Dangerous to Children

Among the potentially dangerous indoor plants (outsiders) for children are:

• Alocasia. The flower contains a stinging poison that causes burns on the body and instant blindness in the case of the eyes.
• Dieffenbachia. The juice of a tropical culture, getting on the skin, causes irritation, in the case of the eyes and mouth, there is a high probability of blindness or swelling of the tongue.
• Cactus. Poses a threat to the child with thorns, as well as strong hallucinogens, leading to paralysis of the nervous system during flowering.
• Euphorbia plants conceal a danger in the poisonous milky juice, which causes malfunctions in the stomach.
• Cyclamen is accompanied by unpleasant consequences for children who prefer to taste everything. Causes nausea, vomiting, indigestion and diarrhea.
• Clivia contains poison in the stem and base of the leaves. Poisoning is accompanied by salivation, vomiting and diarrhea. Abundant use of the juice of culture threatens collapse and death.

Folk signs about indoor plants

Blooming is often associated with income, good luck, pleasant events on the personal front, wilting of plants is considered a bad omen. The exception is the Decembrist - premature or late flowering is not considered the best sign.

Drying of one plant indicates the removal of a strong evil eye, damage, and a serious illness. The mass destruction of cultures means the presence of negativity in the apartment or serious damage. Disease and wilting of flowers for natural reasons portends purchases.

If in the middle of winter an inflorescence appears, which is expected in summer, something pleasant, to some extent impossible, will happen. The interpretation is determined by the properties of the culture (the flowering of the money tree out of season - to unexpected income).

Plants and superstitions

Flowers of separation and loneliness

According to esotericists, the rating of indoor flowers that cannot be kept at home due to a strong energy field that can make the owner unhappy and lonely is headed by:

1. Aloe does not tolerate guests in the house.
2. Balsam has won the status of a widow's flower, brings lack of money.
3. The Decembrist is a muzhegon, a companion of separation and loneliness.
4. Cacti lead to separation, reduce sexual activity, deprive of money.
5. Monstera makes the wearer lonely and has a negative physiological effect, absorbing oxygen at night and depriving him of sleep.

Rules for keeping plants in the house according to Feng Shui

Harnessing the beneficial energy of indoor plants is a simple and aesthetic way to improve your life. Choosing the right place for a flower helps to achieve a state of harmony in all areas of life.

Feng Shui teachings read:

1. Fresh plants in the living room attract wealth and good luck.
2. Niches and corners are ideal zones for indoor Feng Shui vegetation in the room.
3. In the bedroom, flowerpots are placed near the bed at a distance of 1 m.
4. Dry or withering individuals will get you in trouble.
5. Thorny varieties are not useful in the apartment, it is advisable to plant plants in the local area, away from the door.

Feng Shui experts stand apart from the question: why should you avoid bonsai bushes and trees? The reason is obvious: artificial growth arrest reduces the flow of positive energy into the house.

Plant shape

Erect crops, lianas, vegetation with hanging stems attract diseases and fatigue with health and vigor. Thorns and thorns are a sign of aggression, conflicts. Planting individuals with leaves that resemble knives or needles should be avoided. 

Colors of cultures and feng shui:

1. Orange and red color awakens passion, sensuality of a beloved man or woman.
2. The pink shade awakens compassion and patience.
3. White color stimulates spiritual development.
4. The yellow tone evokes negative emotions and feelings.
5. Blue inflorescences are a source of creative inspiration.

According to the philosophy of Feng Shui, geraniums, begonias, Chinese roses, camellia are sources of positive energy, arrowroot and cyclamen will successfully complement the list.

The best flowers for home in Feng Shui

Interactions with human energy

According to the interaction of flowers with a person at the energy level, indoor plants are divided into 3 groups:

• Powerful protection (cactus, palms, dracaena, yucca). Owners of a strong, pronounced yang energy are able to protect the home, make a person active and hardworking. It is advisable to install flowerpots in the hall and office, respectively. The placement of crops in the bedroom or children's room will be negatively affected.
• Warmth and care (begonia, camellia, hoya, aloe, azalea). Vegetation of the second group has a soft yin energy. Cultures raise mood, give confidence, help overcome mental and physiological deficiencies, and improve the atmosphere in the apartment of an unmarried woman.
• Cleaning space (ficuses, vines, ivy, hibiscus). Plants of the group eliminate geopathogenic zones, remove energy stagnation and protect from the evil eye.

Is it possible to keep climbing indoor plants at home

Plants should not be allowed to curl in the living space - vines are assigned aggressive male energy. Representatives of the strong half will be uncomfortable in space, which is accompanied by a constant desire to leave the room. Ivy and loaches suck vitality, optimism and mental health. It is useful to keep plants in the yard, outside the house. Cultures look beautiful and protect others from negative emotions.

Plants-muzhegon

Vampire plants

Many types of indoor plants have the ability to absorb negative emotions and protect the health of households.

Monstera is a "vampire" flower that causes fear, shock and at the same time feeds on bright positive emotions. The plant is kept in the living room and public areas, where a large number of people are observed.

Scindapsus in calm hosts resembles a common vine, also known as epipremnum. For those who like to communicate in raised tones, the bindweed grows in a lush jungle.

Chlorophytum neutralizes negative emotions caused by problems at work, financial difficulties and fatigue after shopping, watching videos. After talking with peers, it is also useful for children to devote half an hour to the plant: moisten, loosen, cut off old leaves. Chlorophytum variegated is recommended for elderly people, the individual takes away negative energy, providing a calming effect.

Orchids make a huge contribution to heated disputes, passions, and comfort those who are crying. Seeing exquisite flowering, people involuntarily think about the beauty of the world, about spirituality, harmony.

Sheflera is useful for schoolchildren, students immersed in mental and creative work. Culture fosters collaboration, inspiration and learning activities.

Asparagus absorbs the energetic manifestation of weakness, lack of will, and laziness. Suitable for people involved in business, creativity and sports.

Sansevieria feeds on strong electromagnetic radiation generated by household or office appliances, and does not respond to subtle energies, one should not expect a calming effect from the plant.

Watch out, vampire flowers

Many plants are poisonous and dangerous, but most are successfully cultivated by humans. It may be worth avoiding buying a flower that can harm a household.However, when deciding to grow potentially hazardous crops, every effort should be made to reduce the risk. Do not allow children and animals (cats, dogs) to come into contact with the culture, place beds nearby, use rubber gloves when working with an individual. Compliance with simple rules will reduce the threat and allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of plants.

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