Is Lao Lai Qiao Hua poisonous?

Laolaiqiao, also known as the 'color-changing wood', is an ornamental plant. Its latex is poisonous. If people and animals accidentally eat its leaves or sap, they will have symptoms of poisoning such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. It will not cause poisoning if you do not touch it. Laolaiqiao is not suitable for planting indoors. Long-term contact may induce nasopharyngeal cancer. The following mainly introduces the main value and ornamental value of Lao Lai Qiao.

Croton is the ornamental tree species with the most varied colors and shapes in nature, and is extremely beautiful. Medium-sized potted plants can be displayed in halls, conference rooms, hotels and restaurants, adding a sense of luxury; small potted plants can also be placed on desks or coffee tables in bedrooms and study rooms, giving them an exotic feel. The toxicity is only in the juice of its stems and leaves, and it will not be harmful to the human body if it does not come into contact with it.

Main Value

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Croton has dense branches and leaves and is a famous ornamental tree species. It can be used for garden landscaping in South China. It is suitable for planting in clusters along roadsides, in wall corners, and between rocks. It can also be planted as a hedge or basic planting material. A common potted plant in the north, used to decorate desks, meeting places, and halls.

Croton is deeply loved among foliage plants because of the beauty of color and posture displayed by the changes in its leaf shape and color. It is mostly used for beautification of parks, green spaces and gardens in South China, and its branches and leaves are ideal foliage materials for flower arrangement.

The unique leaf shape changes and colorful leaf colors of the variegated tree amaze people. Placing potted plants in the lobbies of hotels, shopping malls, and banks can show an elegant and luxurious style. Several pots of flowers decorate the living room and small garden, presenting a thriving scene. Since it is not very shade-tolerant, it should not be kept indoors for more than 2 to 3 weeks. In the south, it is also suitable for garden decoration, and its leaves are excellent decorative materials for wreaths, flower baskets and flower arrangements. Potted Croton is not sensitive to ethylene during storage and transportation, and can tolerate darkness for 30 days at a temperature of 16~18℃ and a relative humidity of 80%~90%.

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