Plants can bring a little extra life to any home! They can help reduce the level of carbon dioxide in a room. However, some plants may not be beneficial to have indoors. This article will look at some plants that may be worth just keeping outside. So read on for a list of the worst plants to keep in your house!
Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf Philodendron, also known as Devil’s Ivy, is a popular houseplant found in many homes around the US. However, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that the plant releases if it is damaged or crushed. This can lead to skin irritation, especially in children who may rub their eyes after touching the plant. It will not kill you if consumed but can cause some really unpleasant symptoms of nausea, stomach pain, cramps, among other issues! So remember to wash your hands after handling these plants!
Peace Lily (aka Mauna Loa Peace Lily)
These flowers are another plant that contains calcium oxalate crystals which can irritate your skin and mouth, but these effects are milder than those found in other plants on this list. But this plant also releases toxins into its environment that inhibit seedling growth, prevent or hinder their proper development, stunt them or kill them outright! It may not be the worst on our list, but it’s one you should avoid having indoors! If ingested by humans, the Peace Lily (aka as Mauna Loa Peace Lily) can cause mild vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms only last a couple of days at most, but why take your chances?
Oleander
Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants you can have in your house! This plant contains deadly chemicals to both humans and animals if ingested. Unfortunately, there’s no antidote for this poison, so don’t eat it! Oleander poisoning in people causes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, low blood pressure, abnormal heart rate, or rhythm that can lead to death from heart failure. Eating oleander causes similar effects in animals, leading to vomiting, low blood pressure, and a high heart rate.
