we choose plants that adorn our house Not consider the risks they may poseespecially for children, if they can Eat its leaves, flowers or fruit.
It’s true that many of these aren’t as dangerous as aromatics, but some other plants are poisonous and may harm your health.
If you have pets or children in your home, It is important to understand the plants you have, Learn about them and make sure they are non-toxic.This is important if there is any risk in what you have Keep them out of reach.
What Houseplants Need to Pay Attention to
kids may be curious Even if we tell them not to touch them, they may want Investigate for yourself what would happen if they did.
eliminate risk It’s easy if you consider the following tips:
- recognize her. Its name must be known, preferably the botanical name (Latin) rather than the common name, as it may vary from region to region and the same name may refer to two or three different plants. However, we must admit that remembering the scientific name is difficult: it is best written in indelible ink on a small card stuck to the trunk or in the pot.
- Know which ones are poisonous. You can get this information on specialized websites and books, ask the florist who sold you the plant or call the Toxicology Information Service (915 620 420).
- Keep it in a safe place. Once you know the botanical name of the plant and its potential toxicity, it is necessary to decide where to place it. Leaving aside those items that are under no circumstances best kept out of the house, some can be placed anywhere without a problem, while others are best kept out of reach.
- Teach children not to chew on them. Not all plants that are considered non-toxic are completely safe, as children may be allergic to them, or certain plants may cause adverse reactions at any given time. It’s also possible to think it’s safe, which is a mistake. So it’s important to teach kids — and every parent in their own way — not to put inedible plants in their mouths.
What to do if your child eats a plant by mistake
Parents or caregivers should know how to react if one of them ingests a dangerous plant.
it’s important to keep calm Examine the child and remove the remains of the plant from his mouthto see the first symptom (if present), Find out how much and what portion to eat –stem, fruit, leaf–, iIdentify Plants, Contact a Pediatrician Or contact the Toxicology Information Service and transfer the child to the nearest hospital.
If a child swallows it, the residue must be removed from the mouth, watch for symptoms, identify the plant, and contact a pediatrician.
If you go to the emergency room, it is recommended Bring samples or photos of plants so that health professionals can recognize and provide appropriate treatment.
4 Poisonous Plants You Should Know About
There are some Plants that are very common in our homes and that require special care If children are nearby, because if swallowed, their Effects can be dangerous:
- diffin bakia (Dieffenbachia): Ingestion of any part may cause irritation of oral mucosa, nausea, vomiting, gastroenteritis. Eye contact with latex can cause severe congestion and tearing.
- Xilin taro (Philodendron): Eating its leaves and branches can cause burning symptoms in the throat.
- Porto (red and green radish): Whether swallowing, sucking or chewing, the oropharyngeal mucosa will be irritated. This is a similar situation to Diepembakia.
- calla lily or water lily (calla lily): It causes burning and edema of the mucous membranes and, in some cases, obstruction of the airways.