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Are These House Plants Poisonous?

What is the name of these plant and are they poisonousPlants are a great addition to homes and offices, but it’s important to know whether your plants are dangerous to children, pets, or even adults. Some plants contain chemicals such as oxalates, solanine, glycosides, or alkaloid lycorine that may cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, swelling and redness of the mouth, throat, and lips, and trouble breathing. Touching parts of certain plants, especially the sap, may cause various skin irritations. The weight and age of the human or pet involved, and the part and amount of plant eaten determine how severe the reaction to the toxins will be. Although plants may be listed as non-toxic, they can still cause individual allergic reactions. If there is any question after a houseplant has been ingested or touched immediately call the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 The Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants [Paperback]is an excellent reference to keep around if you have young children and pets.? Thank you very much. Melonie

Hi Melonie,

 

Pink Cyclamen Plant

Cyclamen Plant

This first plant is a Cyclamen. These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. Read more about common houseplants that are poisonous in Don’t Feed Me To Your Cat! A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants

Green Leafy China Doll Plant

China Doll Plant

This plant looks like a China Doll Plant, but if you could email a close up of the leaves I could be more certain. China Doll plants are not Poisonous HouseplantsIn her new book, Don’t Feed Me to Your Cat!, plant care professional Judy Feldstein shares information about twenty-five common houseplants, each with various levels of toxicity, and the possible consequences if your pet or child snacks on them.. Here is a picture of a China Doll to compare to your plant. Let me know what you think.

You can read all of my care tips for a Cyclamen and a China Doll plant in the Popular Houseplant section of the website.

https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/cyclamen-how-to-grow-care-tips

https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/china-doll-plant-how-to-grow-care