Is tiger thorn flower poisonous?

1. Is it poisonous?

Although its flowers are very bright, beautiful in shape and highly ornamental, it is poisonous and the white juice in the plant is toxic. If you accidentally touch it with your hands, it may irritate the wound, causing redness, swelling and itching of the skin. If you accidentally touch it, rinse it immediately with clean water. If you accidentally swallow it, the consequences will be more serious, causing vomiting, nausea and dizziness, and you need to seek medical treatment in time. There is no problem in maintaining it as an ornamental flower, and it will not affect people, but it is necessary to distinguish between species, as some varieties will emit harmful gases.

2. Precautions

Not only is it poisonous, it is also covered with sharp thorns. If you accidentally touch it, it can cause damage to your skin and sting the surface of your skin. It is recommended that families with children or small pets do not keep plants at home. They do not have the ability to distinguish, and if they accidentally put them in their mouths or knock over flower pots, it is very dangerous and can cause great harm to their bodies. If you really want to keep it at home, you can put it in a stable and high place to avoid being touched by children.