Archive for the ‘common’ tag
House plants most likely to be involved in a poisoning
Philodendron ( Philodendron )
Capsicum annuum ( pepper )
Dieffenbachia ( dumb cane )
Euphorbia pulcherrima ( Poinsettia )
Spathiphyllum ( Peace lily )
Crassula ( Jade )
Toxicodendron radicans ( Pothos aka Devil’s Ivy )
Schefflera actinophylia ( Umbrella tree )
Saintpaulia sp. ( African violet )
Chlorophytum comosum ( Spider Plant )
Schlumbergera bridgesii ( Christmas Cactus )
Hedera helix ( English Ivy )
See also:
Toxic Tales, Poison Information and Toxicology Facts
Toxic Common House Plants
Elephant’s Ear { Alocasia species } Leaves and stem
Angel Wings, Mother-in-law plant, { Caladium bicolor } Entire plant
Calla Lily { Zantedeschia aethiopica } Leaves
Candelabra Cactus { Euphorbia lactea } Leaves, stem, sap
Dumb Cane { Diffenbachia species } Leaves
Pothos, Ivy, Taro vine { Epipremnum aureum } Entire plant
Snow on the Mountain { E. marginata } Leaves, stem, sap
Poinsettia { E. pulcherrima } Leaves, stem, sap
Orchid { Cypripedium species }
Jerusalem Cherry { Solanum seudocapsicum } Entire plant
Philodendron { Philodendron Species } Leaves
Christmas rose { Helleborus niger } Entire plant
Easter Lily { Lilium longiflorum }
Peace Lily { Spathiphyllum species }
Rubber Tree { Ficus species }
Umbrella Tree { Schefflera actinophylla, Brassia actinophylla }
US Army Website on Toxic Plants
Cornell University, Poisonous Plants DB – extensive list
Utah Poison Control Center
Plants that are toxic to house pets, Humane Society
