Are succulents poisonous?

Succulent plants are deeply loved by people, but we should also be wary of some toxin problems that may exist in succulent plants, because some succulent plants are actually poisonous. If they are kept around us for a long time, they will cause adverse harm to the human body.

1. Unfortunately , not all cute and exquisite “meaty” things are safe, and some species may pose certain risks if not properly cultivated. Recently, there has been a claim on the Internet that "purchasing succulents from overseas can cause heart disease." In response to this, the reporter verified the relevant content with professionals who study succulents. "Many people buy succulents from overseas online. In fact, these plants are rooted when they enter the country, leaving only the part of the plant above the ground, and are strictly prohibited from bringing in any soil. This effectively avoids pests, diseases and weeds." According to Yang Ye, a master's degree student at the College of Horticulture at Shenyang Agricultural University, compared with the problem of harmful organisms being easily carried when plants are introduced from abroad, the fact that some types of succulents themselves contain toxins should arouse more concern and attention.

2. "Most succulents in the two categories of Euphorbia and Euphorbia are poisonous, but the toxins are contained in the sap of the plants." Yang Ye introduced that succulents with poisonous sap do not release harmful gases, so as long as there is no direct contact with the sap of the plant, it will not harm people's health. However, if the skin accidentally comes into contact with the juice, it is likely to cause symptoms such as allergies. If the wound comes into contact with toxins, it is easy to get infected or even poisoned. "Usually, poisonous succulents have thorns, so when people grow such plants, they should place them in places where they cannot be touched normally to avoid being pricked and poisoned. If there are children at home, parents should be more careful."

3. The more common poisonous varieties include dragon bones, tiger thorns, Kylin palm, jade plant, etc. When purchasing, citizens should not blindly pursue beauty, but should try to choose non-toxic varieties.