Is bougainvillea poisonous? Can it be placed indoors?

The bougainvillea plant is poisonous. Both its stems and leaves are toxic, but its flowers are not. As long as they are not accidentally eaten, they are non-toxic and can be kept indoors.

Bougainvillea is a plant that is not cold-resistant. The flowers of Bougainvillea are particularly beautiful. It is usually grown in potted plants. Except for winter when it needs to be moved indoors, it is best to choose open-air cultivation in other seasons. You can move the Bougainvillea indoors and place it in a place with sunlight and air circulation, such as a balcony. There are many small thorns on the branches of Bougainvillea, but these thorns are non-toxic. If you accidentally scratch your fingers or the back of your hands with these thorns, it will not cause poisoning. There is no need to worry too much. You can rinse the wound with clean water, and then use disinfectant or iodine to apply to the wound, which can play a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory role. However, when the skin is affected by small flowers, the wound must be kept clean and hygienic. Do not scratch it frequently with your hands, because there are many bacteria on your hands, which will cause allergies and infections in the wound. It is best not to use detergents and hand sanitizers when washing clothes and hands to avoid irritating the wound and causing pain in the wound, delaying the healing time of the wound.

When caring for bougainvillea, you need to boil water frequently and add nutrients to ensure that the plant's roots absorb more nutrients and water and bloom beautiful flowers.