Indoor flower with spines on the stem. Names of indoor flowers, catalog of indoor plants with a photo

Aroid Plant Family offers us a large selection types of indoor plants both decoratively deciduous, and beautifully blossoming. Someone prefers plants with beautiful leaves, many species have varieties of variegated color, such decoration can overshadow any flower, and will delight the owner all year round.

Pot flowers from the aroid family, they attract attention with their originality. Plants of the aroid family distinctively bloom. Inflorescence develops on the spike bearing - an ear, surrounded by a floral cover. In ornamental flowering plants, the bract veil has a beautiful shape and bright color, they can compete in beauty with any classic flowers, so it has recently become fashionable to give bouquets with callas or anthurium flowers.

08 jan 2016

Most recently went on sale new houseplant rydermahera Chinese (Radermacherasinica). Danish botanist Jacob Radermacher found a tree with emerald foliage on tropical islands only in the second half of the 20th century, and this plant grows in the region of southern China.

Radermahera Chinese is a large spreading tree that can reach a height of 30 meters, and the thickness of its trunk in girth is up to 1 meter. After describing this plant in Europe, they began to grow the radermaheru in flower greenhouses and winter gardens, but soon the decorative deciduous tree established itself as an unpretentious houseplant.

For beautiful brilliant bright green leaves and lush crown, Rydermacher is called emerald tree. The second name of this plant, stereosperm, is less known; in Greek it means “stereo” - solid and “spermos” - seed.

03 jan 2016

Christmas star flower or poinsettia beautiful dismissed by the New Year holidays. This houseplant with red floral leaves on the background of bright green foliage looks very elegant and as it begins to bloom by the New Year is a traditional holiday decoration. Before the New Year and Christmas, Christmas Star flowers are sold in abundance, buying them as a gift or for home decoration.

Blooming poinsettia the most beautiful fits well into any interior, and holiday decoration A flower can compete with a dressed Christmas tree. Decorate blooming poinsettia with toys, ribbons, add fir branches, cones, ribbons. Such an elegant composition with a flower can be put on the table or window sill.

21 dec 2015

Anthurium - fashionable indoor flower . Glossy green leaves of a heart-shaped form with unusual flowers, on a thin peduncle an original cob inflorescence with a bright flower-bedspread will surely draw attention to itself. Thanks to the spectacular inflorescences, the plant got its name, which translated from Greek means “flower tail”, because it consists of two Greek words “anthos” - flower and “oura” - tail. Many people call anthurium "flower - heart" for the similar shape of leaves and floral leaves. Pink anthurium varieties are called flamingo flowers for elegant harmony.

The bright flowers of anthurium are considered a symbol of courage and strength; therefore, they are often presented in a bouquet to men, and the plant itself symbolizes “male happiness”.

17 dec 2015

Aloe since ancient times valued for medicinal properties. This evergreen succulent plant grows in the tropics where positive temperatures reign all year round in East and South Africa. In the thick, fleshy leaves, aloe stores moisture, and the plant saves the bitter taste from eating the succulent leaves, so this plant is named from the Greek word “alloeh” in the translation “bitter”.

Aloe genus (Aloe) includes more than 300 species of perennial succulent plants. Aloe species come in various sizes, there are small leaf-shaped rosettes that do not exceed several centimeters in height and gigantic sizes, like trees reaching up to 10 meters in height.

Aloe vera juice or Barbados juice (Aloe vera, barbadensis) has the maximum healing properties. This plant was used for medicinal purposes thousands of years ago, the ancient peoples - the Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Indians and Chinese. Nowadays on the labels of many cosmetics you can read that aloe vera is included in their composition, the juice of this plant has unique nourishing and healing properties for the skin. Unfortunately, the aloe vera has not taken root in the room conditions. As a medicinal plant at home on the windowsills, many grow aloe tree (Aloe arborescens), the healing properties of the juice of this plant are not inferior to the previous form. In addition, this unpretentious succulent plant perfectly adapted as a houseplant, requires minimal care, easily reproduces and will serve as a real live pharmacy for the owner.

07 dec 2015

Alokaziya - common indoor plant. Many grow alokaziya for medicinal purposes, others choose decorative deciduous species, admiring the exotic beauty of the leaves of these plants.

Genus Alokaziya (Alocasia) belongs to the aroid family and includes about 70 species of perennial plants with tuber-like rhizomes. The leaves of alokazy basal or grow from the top of a thickened stem on long petioles. Alokazii in nature grow in the tropics, they are most common in Southeast Asia.

30 but I 2015

In winterwhen only monochrome black and white colors are visible outside the window, we are particularly pleased at home flowering indoor plants. These flowers are imported from regions with a tropical and subtropical climate, therefore, for the onset of flowering of these plants, it is important to create conditions close to natural ones, such as temperature, lighting and watering. There are plants that need coolness for the onset of flowering, which can only be created in winter, while changing the duration of light also affects the formation of buds.

Winter is a difficult time for indoor plants, and for flowering plants it is a double test, since during the heating season the apartments create a hot atmosphere with very dry air, like in the desert, while this time of year is the shortest light day. More favorable conditions for flowering indoor plants in the winter will be in greenhouses, warmed light verandas or loggias.

24 but I 2015

Indoor Bulb Flowers families Amaryllite admire the beauty of flowering. After a period of rest, the bulb of a plant releases a long, slender peduncle from the ground, at the end of which large lily flowers bloom, and the belt-like leaves complement the elegant appearance of the flower.

Most popular bulbous flower -. The genus Hippeastrum unites 75 species of bulbous perennial plants, however, due to the confusion in its history, it is often called Amaryllis. The genus Amaryllis (Amaryllis) includes only one plant - amaryllis beautiful or belladonna (Amaryllisbelladonna). This bulbous plant grows in forest or desert areas of South Africa, where dry cool season reigns in summer and rainy season in winter. While Hippeastrum hails from the tropics of South America with others natural conditionstherefore, these two flower-like flowers have different life cycles, and the care for amaryllis is slightly different from the agrotechnology of growing hippeastrum.

Spurge, or euphorbia - A succulent plant, belongs to the family Euphorbia. All over the globe, representatives of this genus are distributed, a fifth of which are found practically only in Central and Southern Africa.

Euphorbia also grows in central Russia in the wild. They can be found on the fields, along roads, along river banks.

It should be remembered that all types of euphorbia contain milky sap. The milky juice contains toxic substances that can cause burns, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose; when injected into the stomach, the milky juice can cause an impairment of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, when working with euphorbia better to wear gloves.

The poisonous properties of some African euphorbia were used by local hunters for the manufacture of poisoned arrowheads, as well as in folk medicine - for kidney disease, as a laxative, anesthetic, antihelminthic, as an antacid for bites of rabid animals.

In addition, the milky milkweed juice used in perfumery, it is added to bleaching creams and lotions against freckles. From the juice of some species of milkweed, rubber was obtained, there are even milkweeds, which can be eaten and used as animal feed by removing the spines previously.

Growing and caring for milkweed in room conditions exactly the same as succulents.

For the cultivation of milkweed, an earthen mixture of two parts of leafy ground, two parts of sand, and three parts of clay-sod land is suitable.

In spring and summer - quite abundant watering, dry content of euphorbia in autumn and winter.

The temperature regime in winter for euphorisms of African descent should not be lower than +12 0 С, for Mediterranean + 6 + 10 0 С.

Reproduction. Euphorbia perfectly propagated by cuttings, grafting and even seeds. The annual transfer to milkweeds is not needed, they can grow for several years in the same pot.

Lovers room sparrows African euphoria will bring much pleasure. They are interesting because in the indoor environment completely, in all external details, they repeat the forms of their relatives from the wild nature. One has only to create suitable climatic conditions - and the coincidence of forms is one to one. This phenomenon is called a convergence by botanists.

Of all the many species of euphorbia (about 2000) we will get acquainted with their most popular representatives.

When I started to write this article, I thought of writing only about one species - spurge tirukalli, which is currently quite a fashionable plant. Gradually, in the process of writing, more and more new types of euphoria came across. To be honest, I didn’t even hear about many, and I took some types of euphorbia for cacti. Euphorbia finest, or poinsettia, is not included in the list, since I wrote about it earlier.

Someone this article may seem too big and tedious, and someone will expand their horizons, just as I myself. Some will want to have some euphorbia in their home, and someone, having seen long, thick spines, will say: I would never have such a plant in the world. And someone just admires photo milkweed.

Euphorbia Akalifa, or foxtail, is an evergreen, highly branching shrub of small stature. It is very common among decorative indoor plants. The leaves are small, ovate with small teeth. And the akalifa fell in love with its bright red flowers, gathered in spike-shaped inflorescences that were original for euphorbia. Hence the second name! The flowering of akalifa begins in March and continues until the autumn. With the right care on the plant can simultaneously bloom up to 25-30 inflorescences. During flowering akalifa Demanding on irrigation, as well as on top dressing. Prefers a lot of light. Perfectly propagated by cuttings.

Very rare species in nature. It is a little branch shrub up to 20 cm high, up to 5 cm thick in diameter. Throughout the stem, you can see 2-3 mm tubercles, which are located on the stem and branches in the form of a spiral. Leaves may appear on the top of the plant. Cyantia (euphorbia flowers collected in complex inflorescences) on a long peduncle are also located at the top of the plant in the form of a bundle. In winter, this plant does not need to be watered at all. Breeds spurge bupleurumolistny only seeds.

This is a shrub or even a real tree up to 12 meters in height! Its branches are 4-5-rib, up to 5 cm in diameter. There are small tubercles on the ribs. In all euphorbiasis, tubercles are understood as an expanded leaf base. On the ribs there are also double brown spines of about 0.5 cm. Rudimentary leaves (in the conceived state). Euphorbia Canarian grows well in indoor conditions. can reproduce both cuttings and seeds.

Amazing succulent with a short stem thickened upwards and numerous branches diverging in different directions. Having met this type of milkweed in nature, one can experience a quiet thrill before the creation of nature. Among flower growers euphorbia The head of a jellyfish is extremely popular because of its unusual, eye-catching appearance. If you suspend this succulent in a hanging basket, its “tentacle” branches will hang in different directions, thereby creating a “threatening” effect, as if they were real snakes hovering on the head of Medusa Gorgon.

Euphorbia Head Medusa It does not require light, it grows well both in partial shade and in bright ambient light. In summer, the air temperature is about +25 0 C, watering; in winter, spurge waters are watered very little so that the branches do not wilt and the roots dry. If watering is not reduced in winter, spurge will rot. He also does not tolerate drafts.

Bush succulent up to 1 meter tall, its branches are erect, having up to fifteen edges, reaching a width of 5 cm, green and dark green. The ribs are narrow, with small tubercles, the edges of the ribs have small toothed notches. Spines single, gray, up to 2 cm in length, The leaves are small, about 3 mm, dry quickly, but are able to remain on the plant for several years.

Euphorbia similar to the cactus cereus, from which it got its name. Spurge loves light very much, but like all succulents, it should be shaded from direct sunlight, otherwise sunburn of tender branches is inevitable. Though the burn will heal with time, it will leave forever its mark on the milkweed branches, spoils the aesthetic appearance of the plant. Cereous spurge is responsive to regular spraying. Regulate watering: the next watering is not earlier than the topsoil from the previous watering dries.

Succulent, very remarkable for its large roots. In fact, it is a modified trunk, not the top of which is light green with white divorces, with 3-4 ribs, divided into separate segments by deep grooves. Along the entire edge of the ribs are small tubercles ending in double needles. Wavy ribs, with a continuous gray horn edge. Leaves rudimentary. This euphorbia also became popular among flower growers for its appearance. Euphorbia large root very similar to bonsai. He looks great on a separate table, disposing to contemplation. Care for large euphorbia requires exactly the same as for all euphorbia.

In nature, the shrub that grows vegetatively and rhizomes, thereby forming large thickets. The height of this milkweed reaches one and a half meters, the stems are erect, have from 4 to 6 ribs, the diameter of the stems is up to 5 cm in diameter, dark green, having a bluish wax coating (hence the name). There are no leaves, instead double spines, dark brown, very powerful, up to 12 mm in length. In room conditions spurge bluish prefers penumbra or shade of light, dressing in summertime, moderate watering. In winter, watering is better to refuse.

Strongly branching shrub in nature grows to size tall tree, but in room conditions it grows only up to 15-30 cm in height. The branches are erect, completely covered with narrow leaves. On the tops of the branches are located cyanthias on long stalks. The flowers have bright yellow-green or red bracts. Euphorbia cypress can be grown both in room and in garden culture. For the winter needs shelter.

Quite high - up to 1 meter in height - shrub, the stems of which are erect, up to 5 cm in diameter, with blunt ribs. Spines up to 2 cm in length, white-gray with a black tip, rudimentary leaves. Many growers grow as a cactus. In winter, watering is rare, only in order not to wilted branches and dried roots, in the summer watering increases. Euphorbia

Succulent, highly branchy shrub, grows in nature up to 1 meter in height. The stems of the plant are erect, have from 5 to 9 ribs, but first of all this spurge is famous for its prickles. They are very long, up to 5 cm in length, at first reddish, eventually turning gray. It grows well both in partial shade and in diffused light. In summer time euphorbia enopla very responsive to watering and fertilizing, he also needs drainage and loose soil. Perfectly propagated by cuttings.

A perennial plant of the family Euphorbia. From time immemorial, this euphorbia was popularly called “peasant root” because of its healing properties. Fisher's milkweed root resembles a human figure. They found lactones with antibacterial and antitumor activity. This root prolonged life for older people. Euphorbia Fisher grows in the wild along river banks, in meadows.

A very low succulent, only up to 7 cm in height, forms large colonies up to 50 cm in diameter. The main stem of this milkweed passes into a juicy root. Branches are short-cylindrical or spherical, segmented, with flat tubercles and leaf trail. Leaves 2-3 mm, falling. Cyanthias are located on short and long stalks. Spurge spherical beautifully grown in indoor conditions, prefers shade of light, feeding in the summer, moderate watering. Without drainage cultivation is difficult. In winter, watering is better to refuse.

In nature, much-branching shrub up to two meters in height. The branches are three-rib, divided into individual segments by deep grooves. Wing-like ribs, with a continuous gray horn edge. Leaves rudimentary. In room conditions can grow to the ceiling. Euphorbia requires bright light and moderate watering from March to September. In winter, prefers peace. Well propagated by cuttings, but in room conditions it blooms very rarely. Spurge large-winged - very close to euphorbia. Differs only tetrahedral stems with bright green or even yellowish divorces and smaller spines.

This succulent stem tree, reaching in nature 16 meters in height. The branches of this milkweed are mainly triangular, up to 1.5 cm in diameter. The edges of the ribs have deep grooves, spines are double, up to 6 mm in length, scaly leaves. Spurge large tooth also grows well in indoor conditions, very decorative due to its prickles. Care is the same as for other milkweeds.

Euphorbiae Ivansa (Euphorbia evansii) - A very close view of a large-toothed euphorbia, differs only in that it does not have strong grooves along the edges of the ribs. Large-toothed euphorbia also grows well in indoor conditions, very decorative due to its spines.

Succulents up to one meter in height, stems are cylindrical, up to 15 cm in width. The wide stem is divided by numerous ribs and deep grooves between the ribs. The edges of the ribs of this milkweed can be wavy, covered with numerous and hard spines. Outwardly, it is also very similar to cactus. In winter, watering is rare, only in order not to wilted branches and dried roots, in the summer watering increases. Spurge Bristles grows well in diffused sunlight.

Milkweed milk, or milky-white, in nature, a shrub or tree. There are 3-4 ribs on the branches, on which there are dark green with white milky stripes on the ribs. Spines double, up to 5 mm in length. Leaves rudimentary. Milkweed milky white can often be found in room culture. This milkweed has the monstrous form “Cristata”. It grows well in partial shade and in diffused light. In summer, it is very responsive to watering and feeding, it needs drainage and loose soil. Perfectly propagated by cuttings.

Became very popular lately. Many even call it a cactus. This euphorbia has a very juicy, ribbed stem about half a meter, mostly unbranched. Sometimes at the top of the plant there is a slight branching, after which the plant takes the form of a chandelier. From below, the stem is thin, upwardly thickened, the edges of the stem are covered with scales, which makes the plant seem fringed. At the top are formed elongated leaves with oval veins, thanks to which the whole plant was named. In room conditions euphorbia blooms and even gives abundant self-seeding. After the flowers bloom and the seeds ripen, the seed box shoots the seeds in different directions. After 2-3 weeks, the seeds germinate in a favorable environment.

When growing seeds, there is one difficulty: at the very beginning of development, the stem of milkweed is strongly drawn out and only then begins to thicken. To avoid this, take a high pot for this plant, in addition, recess the stem so that its juicy part starts right off the ground. Subsequently, the plant develops very quickly and is very unpretentious in the care. Like all succulents, the euphorbia belozhilchaty does not tolerate waterlogging. At the slightest violation of the “regime”, the milkweed begins to turn yellow and fall off the leaves. If watering is not adjusted, you can lose the whole plant.

The plant is up to 50 cm in height, there is a bush in nature, the trunk and leaves of this milkweed are ribbed, thickened from above. Fringed stipules are located on the edges of the ribs. Leaves up to 20 cm in length, green, come with white veins, grow on a long reddish petiole. Cyanthias are located on the top, on a long peduncle with white and red bracts. This type of euphorbia is similar to white-plated euphorbia, which has cyanthias on short peduncles, and they do not have bright bracts. Care spurge ridge also similar to the care of euphorbia white-stinged.

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Succulent billowing shrub, whose branches are standing, has from 3 to 8 ribs. Along the edge of the ribs there are tubercles, from which narrow leaflets grow. Euphorbia crustacean is an ornamental plant. Currently also common among florists. In the care, the euphorbia armor is undemanding: watering is rare in winter, only in order not to wither the branches and dry roots, watering increases in the summer, responsive to top dressing. Shellfish spurge grows well in diffused sunlight. Improper care can lose all leaves. As soon as the mode of light, watering, temperature conditions are restored, the leaves of euphorbia armor quickly grow.

20. Euphorbia papillary (Euphorbia mammillaris)

A small shrub up to 20 cm in height, multi-ridge branches almost cylindrical, up to 6 cm in diameter. Spines single, up to one cm in length, gray. This spurge is very similar to spurge fringed (Euphorbia fimbriata) and spurge almost papillary (Euphorbia submammillaris). Euphorbia fringed (Euphorbia fimbriata) is a small succulent, there is a low shrub in nature, the branches are almost cylindrical, it differs from the papillary euphorbia in that the mildew fringed indistinct, hexagonal, smaller leaves and spines more thinly.

Euphorbia papillary decorative in itself, but when it blooms, it becomes like an extraterrestrial creature. It grows well in partial shade and in diffused light. In summer, it is very responsive to watering and feeding, it needs drainage and loose soil. Perfectly propagated by cuttings.

21. Euphorbia meloniform (Euphorbia meloformus)

Low succulent, only about 10 cm in height, about 10 cm in diameter, with wide ribs. Old plants branch strongly at the base. The native name of this milkweed Ezelskos is translated as donkey food. This is a very rare type of milkweed, which will decorate any collection of indoor plants. Euphorbia melonoid It has long been grown in indoor conditions. It needs drainage, loose, permeable soil, moderate summer watering, winter watering only so that it does not cover, you can even pipette a few drops. It grows, especially at the beginning, very slowly. Propagated as cuttings and seeds.

Thorny shrub. The upper part of the stems is decorated with elongated leaves, and cyanthias are decorated with brightly colored bracts - white, pink, yellow. In room conditions euphorbia Mil blooms when its height reaches 25 cm. Euphorbia Mil is also very common among gardeners who call it the "crown of thorns". Summer demanding lighting, watering and fertilizing. In winter, needs a dry content. The winter temperature of the content is +15 0 C. Euphorbia Mile propagates very well by cuttings, and seed reproduction is also possible.

23. Spurge fat, or fat (Euphorbia obesa)

The plant is a cylindrical shape up to 12 cm in height, about 8 cm in diameter with numerous stripes. This euphorbia also has weakly pronounced ribs, there are small tubercles on the edge of the ribs, no spines, single cyanthia. Spurting fat - slow growing succulent. He needs good drainage and deep planting, so find a pot higher for him. Spurge fat light-requiring, easily tolerates winter drought. In summer, he is responsive to irrigation, but not before the topsoil dries.

Low highly branching succulent. There are 4-5 ribs on the branches, branches in diameter up to 2.5 cm, gray greendivided into segments. One segment corresponds to annual growth. Spines double, up to 8 mm in length, black. Leaves rudimentary. In winter, watering is rare, only in order not to wilted branches and dried roots, in the summer watering increases. Euphorbia multicolus grows well in diffused sunlight. Propagated by cuttings.

Euphorbia multicolored - One of the representatives of the perennial garden plants, in the winter needs a light shelter. In early spring, this spurge attracts attention along with the first hyacinths, tulips, snowdrops.

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Low succulent, in nature reaches a height of up to half a meter. A branching plant, the branches are cylindrical or spherical, juicy, with numerous ribs. The number of ribs can reach up to 20; they can be sharp and slightly wavy; at the edges of the ribs there is a continuous stratum corneum covered with dark tubercles. Hillocks end with single spines. Leaves rudimentary. Cyanthias on high peduncles. Euphorbia multifaceted it is also well grown in indoor conditions, prefers pristenenny light, fertilizing in the summer, moderate watering. Without drainage cultivation is difficult. In winter, watering is better to refuse.

In nature, shrubs up to 1 meter in diameter, with branches, which have from 3 to 5 ribs. The branches are unevenly divided into segments with greenish and yellowish spots or divorces. The edges of the ribs are covered with the stratum corneum. Spines double, up to 1 cm in length. Leaves rudimentary. In winter, watering is rare, only in order not to wilted branches and dried roots, in the summer watering increases. Euphorbia False Cactus grows well in diffused sunlight.

Succulents, whose stems have five ribs, can be up to 7 cm in diameter. The edges of the ribs have jagged notches with tiny brown spines. The leaves are small, only 2-3 mm in length. Euphorbia light-requiring, easily tolerates winter drought. In summer, he is responsive to irrigation, but not before the topsoil dries. Propagated by cuttings.

Strongly branching shrub, in nature capable of forming impenetrable thickets. The branches are erect, tetrahedral. The edges of the ribs are small-tubercular, ending in double needles. Leaves rudimentary. Cyanthias are located on the tops of the branches on short pedicels. In room conditions spurge resinous also quickly fills the space of the pot, responsive to summer watering, feeding. In winter, prefers dry cool content.

In nature, it is a shrub or tree up to 2-3 meters in height. It has a thick rounded trunk with numerous branches. Each of these branches ends with a thorn. Spurge uzkovetochny very decorative, it looks very nice on the window. Spurge narrow bottle grows well in partial shade and in diffused light. In summer, it is very responsive to watering and feeding, it needs drainage and loose soil. Perfectly propagated by cuttings.

This succulent tree is up to 8-10 meters tall, with cylindrical smooth bright green branches up to 7 mm thick. The leaves are linear, falling, leaves remain on the branches in the form of dots. This is rubber spurge. In room conditions, spurge tirukalli can grow up to 2-3 meters. This spurge is easy to graft, with its help it is easy to create various compositions. Currently, it is a very fashionable plant, thanks to its exotic charms it fits perfectly into any design. Euphorbia tirukalli light-requiring, but tolerates partial shade, easily tolerates winter drought. In the summer it is very responsive to watering, but not before the topsoil dries.

A fairly high type of milkweed, which is often found on the window sills. Over 3 years it grows to one meter. With age, numerous branchings are formed. Its stems are triangular, ribs slightly flattened, there are small tubercles, ending in a double thorn. At the top of the ribs grow small elongated leaves. In room conditions spurge triangular - quite tall plant, but due to weak root system needs support. For him to choose a high pot, most of which is filled with drainage. Otherwise, euphorbia triangular is unpretentious: it grows well both in partial shade and in diffused light. In the summer, very responsive to watering and feeding. Propagated by cuttings.

A very similar type of euphorbia is meloniform and practically indistinguishable In nature, this type of milkweed grows up to 25 cm from a height of up to 10 cm in diameter. Spurge strong needs drainage. He also prefers loose, permeable soil, moderate summer watering, winter watering only so that he does not wash, you can even pipette a few drops. Prefers scattered sunlight. It grows, especially at the beginning, very slowly. Propagated as cuttings and seeds.

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When breeding plants, few people are interested in the question of what flowers can not keep at home. However, there are both scientific evidence of the harmfulness of some flowers, as well as folk signs and feng shui, to which many growers also take seriously.

What does science say about dangerous plants?

First, consider the scientific side of the issue. After all, growing plants, we want them to not only decorate the room, but also to be useful, or at least not to harm the household.

It is no secret that indoor plants can cause serious harm to their owners. So, some of them are poisonous, others are allergens, and still others completely combine these two dangers. In addition, some types of plants can adversely affect the well-being. For example, you may experience headaches or fatigue due to the strong aroma of some flowers.

However, do not panic and throw all the flowers from your window sill. Indeed, in the list of poisonous appear about 50 indoor plants. This is about 2% of their total number!

Black plants can make you feel unwell

Plants Dangerous to Children

First of all, all mothers take care of their children. Therefore, first of all, let's talk about those indoor plants that can be harmful to kids. The danger increases due to their excessive mobility and curiosity. They strive to touch the new inhabitants of the house or try them to taste. Therefore, the choice of plants in the house where there are children, should be approached especially carefully.

Keep children away from the seemingly innocent, and such a favorite plant as lily of the valley, because it contains cardiac glycosides. They damage the cardiovascular system, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract.

Oddly enough, such a seemingly useful plant, as the celandine also got into the list of dangerous plants. This is because it contains milky sap. If it gets on the mucous membranes or even the skin of a child, it can cause redness and burn. At this its negative impact does not end there. The celandine contains alkaloids. If they get into the gastrointestinal tract, the child may be poisoned.

In addition, you should get rid of those plants that have bright fruit. For example, the danger is aglaonema. When self-pollinating, small red berries may appear. Children may want to pick and taste them. However, they are extremely poisonous and can cause serious bodily harm.

Children need to explain which plants are poisonous and why. In the future, it will only be useful to them, and now it will be able to protect them from poisoning.

Among other plants that are absolutely contraindicated for a child’s room, the following can be mentioned:

oleander;
ehmeya;

monstera;
dieffenbachia;
alokaziya;
ficuses

Ficus "Lyrata"

cacti;

All of them have negative energy, and some of them are completely poisonous. Others, like ficuses, intensively absorb oxygen at night.

Tip! Considering that it is extremely important for a child to receive a lot of oxygen for normal development, it is better to refuse ficus in the house.

In addition to the danger to children, it should be thought that indoor plants benefit them. So, you need to opt for those colors that have positive energy, add oxygen to the room, and purify the air. For a child it is very important.

Poisonous plants

Poisonous indoor plants are dangerous not only for children, but also for adults. Therefore, check your window sills for the following types of plants:

Alokaziya. All its parts are extremely poisonous.

Azalea (see photo). Its leaves contain toxic substances - glycoside and andromedotoxin. Other parts of the plant are also poisonous. Their swallowing is deadly.

Azalea bonsai. Unfortunately, it is toxic when released into the digestive tract, so move it as far as possible from the places where children have access

Anthurium. The juice of this plant contains strong poison.
Clivia It contains licorin, which can trigger paralysis.

Croton. It has a poisonous milky juice.
Monstera (a photo). Its juice contains strong poison.

Oleander (see photo). It also contains poison. The juice of this plant can even cause vision loss, and the fragrance of such beautiful flowers can cause dizziness. Not in vain, according to the Greek legend, this flower of the wife was placed near the plates of her unfaithful husbands, hinting that the next time he would be in their soup.

Poinsettia. Dangerous with its poisonous milky juice. So, if you cut the leaves of poinsettia, they will emit white poisonous juice, which can cause burns.

Many of these plants, in addition to being poisonous, are also highly allergenic.

Allergenic plants

No matter how sad, but a sufficiently large number of indoor plants, often found in many homes, are allergens during flowering.

Allergens, in addition to the many plants listed above, are pelargonium, fern, cyclamen, rhododendron (he is azalea) and others. What kind of reaction do they cause in a person? For example, juice aglaonems able to strongly irritate the skin and mucous membranes.

Dieffenbachia able to decorate any windowsill thanks to its exquisite large leaves. However, it can cause tissue swelling if it enters the mouth. Why is this beautiful plant poisonous? Dieffenbachia is able to cause poisoning in a child or a pet if they swallow its leaf. In addition, you need to be careful when it is transplanted or trimmed sheets. In this case, you can burn his juice. The same danger is the philodendron.

Croton and oleander are also strong allergens, and ficus and does not occupy the third place after them.

The danger of loved and common plants

Of course, the greatest danger lies in the wild or exotic plants that are unlikely anyone would ever think to grow on his window sill. However, you need to be careful even with such familiar compact plants as begonia, orchid, geranium and hydrangea . What is their danger?

A rare window sill now does without a beautifully blooming geranium. After all, this beautiful plant is unpretentious and does not need special care. In addition, it has a rather long flowering period. However, geraniums can lead to headaches or even severe asthma.

Other houseplants familiar to us are also dangerous. Recently, the cultivation of orchids at home has become firmly in vogue. However, they have a relatively strong pungent odor that can lead to insomnia or simply worsen the mood, which is also unpleasant.

It is fraught with danger and a plant so beloved by many gardeners as azalea. When ingested inside the body of its leaf, it can cause cramps and intestinal colic.

Makes some danger and loved by all begonia . This plant, harmless at first glance, tends to release volatile substances. They fight disease causing germs. Of course, this is a positive property of the plant. However, it is necessary to work with it carefully. That's because begonia contains insoluble oxalic acid salts. They can cause severe burns, as well as irritation of the mouth.

Caution should also be applied to such beautiful colors as lilies. At night, they intensively absorb oxygen and emit carbon dioxide. So do not be surprised if the next morning you wake up with a headache.

Folk omens

There are many legends about which flowers can not be kept at home. Since the majority of avid flower growers are women, most of the people will accept that the husband can leave, change, sleep, die, etc., due to the wrong plant choice. And who among us has not heard the "horror stories" about ivy? Which in no case should not be kept at home, otherwise it is likely that your spouse will leave you. This mainly concerns climbing ivy (see photo). His congenerous wax is contraindicated in an unmarried girl. If she dares to grow it, she is likely to remain an old maid.

Despite beliefs, ivy cleans the air, reducing its microbial content

Thus, according to omens, ivy and marriage are completely incompatible things. And these beliefs have arisen, most likely because ivy is considered an energy vampire.

If some signs can still be believed, then there are strange beliefs. For example, there is a legend among the people that if you were given a palm tree, then it is strictly forbidden to bring it into the house, as this can lead to unhappiness. However, with such a gift you can find a way out of the situation. Palm can just roll into the house on a bicycle.

Trust but check

Despite the paradox of these popular beliefs, many signs are scientifically justified. For example, as described above, it is not recommended to keep a cactus at home because of its danger to children and some other properties. Folk omens also do not trust this thorny plant. It is believed that the cultivation of a cactus house can lead to the fact that the husband will become alcohol-dependent.

Paradoxical signs relate to wealth and happiness. So, should some home plant bloom, then wait for trouble. And if it never blooms, then you should be poor.

Of course, most of these people will take a smile when it comes to indoor plants in modern people, but it’s not for nothing that our ancestors were so attentive to the choice of plants. Therefore, it is not necessary, of course, blindly believe non-native wisdom. It is better to check them with scientific facts. And even if they do not recommend keeping one or another indoor plant at home, it is reasonable to listen to such advice.