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8 plants you shouldn’t grow indoors
Living greenery in an apartment is always great and joyful. But there are some limitations that are best known in advance.
Someone greets spring as a blessing, while someone awaits it with horror. And all because it is time for an allergy to bloom. But the sufferers at least know what to expect from this time. But not everyone is aware that a reaction to harmless indoor plants can be no less violent than to the flowering of ragweed or poplar fluff.
Ficus Benjamin
One of the most popular indoor plants is unpretentious, beautiful, with glossy dark green leaves. But at the same time it is dangerous, especially for animals and children: ficus leaves are poisonous and can cause serious poisoning. For allergy sufferers, however, there is another danger: the ficus releases particles into the air that can cause reactions in people with hypersensitivity to latex. This is due to the fact that the proteins contained in ficus juice are similar to latex proteins. The effects can range from skin irritation to breathing problems.
Chrysanthemum
This is just a charming plant, whatever one may say: bright, unpretentious, with an amazing aroma. But this beauty also has unpleasant side effects. If you are allergic to pollen, stay away from indoor chrysanthemums as these flowers can cause skin irritation and other characteristic allergy symptoms. But in the open air, chrysanthemum is completely safe.
Palm
Yucca, dracaena, other indoor plants from the palm family do not bloom, but nevertheless they can cause a lot of trouble for allergy sufferers. The fact is that these plants give off a huge amount of pollen, which can cause eye irritation, itchy skin and other allergy symptoms. But there is a nuance: palm trees are divided into males and females. Womens are completely safe – only male palm trees cause health problems.
African violet
Very popular plants are bright, with abundant flowering. True, they say that young girls should not have them at home if there is no desire to sit up in brides. But this is from the field of esotericism, and as for health, the fluffy leaves of violets act as excellent dust collectors. And if you are allergic to house dust, it is best to opt for plants with smooth leaves. For example, palm trees.
Hyacinth
In March-April, these bulbous in pots appear in supermarkets: hyacinths grow quickly and bloom very beautifully, adding color to life while it is still gloomy and cold outside. Pollen hyacinths emit a little, but smell very strong. And this can be a problem for allergy sufferers. In addition, hyacinth bulbs can itch and irritate the skin when touched. Therefore, they need to be planted only with gloves.
Abutilon – indoor maple
Or, as it is also called, the cable car. It has nothing to do with maple trees, it got its name from the wedge-shaped leaves. In addition, indoor maple does not bloom like an ordinary one – it has pretty, bright, red or yellow-orange flowers. In general, he looks innocent and cute. However, if you have a tendency to allergies, it is better not to bring it to your home – abutilone can cause slight skin irritation and respiratory allergy symptoms.
Gerbera Daisy
Gerberas are beautiful, bright, easy to care for, they feel great in a pot on a windowsill. But they have a lot of pollen. If anyone in the family is allergic to pollen, especially ragweed toe, other options are worth considering. For example, to settle at home fuchsia or geranium.
Camomile
Not the most popular potted plant to grow at home, but in vain. It looks very cute, smells soothing, and flowers can be added to tea. Everyone, except those who are allergic to ragweed. The fact is that chamomile is a relative of this allergen plant. And it can cause itching, sneezing, and runny nose.
By the way, we have collected for you a gallery of the most beautiful indoor plants that can be grown at home – and this is the most springtime that you will see today!