Is Spathiphyllum poisonous?

1. Is it poisonous?

Spathiphyllum is a plant belonging to the genus Alocasia of the Araceae family. Similar to the weeping angel which also belongs to the same family, it is also poisonous, and the toxin is contained in the juice of the plant. If you accidentally touch it, it will cause irritation to the skin and cause discomfort. If it is accidentally dropped into the eyes, the situation will be more serious and cause eye damage, which requires immediate washing with water. If it is accidentally ingested, the situation will be more serious and will cause symptoms such as vomiting and dizziness. Although it is toxic, there is generally no problem as long as it is maintained normally. It does not emit any toxic odor and there is no problem as long as it is not ingested into the body. Therefore, it can be grown at home as an ornamental plant.

2. Precautions

1. Families with children or small pets must be careful. They do not have the ability to distinguish and may touch or eat them by mistake. You need to place the Spathiphyllum where they cannot touch it to avoid this problem.

2. Spathiphyllum will bloom from May to August every year and contains a certain amount of pollen. People who are allergic to pollen should not keep it in a closed home.