Is the ball flower poisonous?

Many people like to grow some plants at home, which not only purifies the air but also is pleasing to the eye. Ball orchid is a very beautiful and unique flower. Not only does the ball orchid have a beautiful shape, but the fragrance is also very special. Many people like to grow ball orchids, but some people worry that ball orchids will be toxic to the body, so they are hesitant to grow ball orchids, fearing that they will be harmful to the human body. Is ball orchid poisonous? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. Is Hoya poisonous?

Ball orchid is also called iron cup, golden snowball, ox tongue yellow, stone wall plum, golden silk leaf, hydrangea leaf, etc. Because its flowers are more like balls, it is often called ball orchid. In addition to its high ornamental value, Hoya is also a very valuable Chinese medicinal material. Its vines, stems and leaves can be used as medicine, especially for diseases such as lung heat cough, orchitis, otitis media, mastitis, carbuncle, etc. The ball orchid has a strong aroma, but it is actually not poisonous. Hoya is not only non-toxic, but also has high medicinal value. Its whole plant can be used as medicine, which can clear away heat and phlegm, reduce swelling and relieve pain, etc. Therefore, Hoya is non-toxic and can be cultivated with confidence.

2. Where can the ball orchid be placed?

Although Hoya is not poisonous, you need to choose a suitable breeding place when growing it, because Hoya is actually not suitable for placing in the bedroom. Because the rich fragrance of the ball orchid, especially at night, can affect people's sleep quality. Therefore, it is best not to grow Hoya in the bedroom.

When growing Hoya, you can place it on a balcony or windowsill. This way you can enjoy the beautiful flowers of the Hoya without worrying about the fragrance of the flowers affecting your sleep.

In addition to potted cultivation, you can also use the ball orchid as a hanging flower. Choose a suitable space to hang it up, and the effect is also good.

3. Precautions for indoor cultivation of Hoya

When growing ball orchids indoors, in addition to paying attention to the fragrance of the flowers, you also need to pay attention to proper maintenance.

If it is in spring and autumn, you can generally place the ball orchid in a potted plant on a south-facing balcony or windowsill indoors for cultivation. This way the ball orchid can get sufficient light, making the leaves green and blooming well. In summer, the ball orchid potted plants need to be kept in a cooler place or shaded. The hanging Hoya requires attention to the shaping.