Flowers in the house not only bring joy and surprise from beauty, but also enrich the air with oxygen. However, not all houseplants As safe as they seem at first glance, they can seriously harm your health. You especially need to be careful where there are small children and cats, who also try everything to the best of their ability.
Most of the plants themselves are harmless, but their secreted milky sap is poisonous - it can cause skin burns, redness, itching and serious poisoning if the leaves and flowers are swallowed. You should only work with such dangerous indoor plants while wearing gloves. Raise it higher if there are children or cats. There are plants that secrete substances that cause headache, irritability or allergies. We present a list of the most common and popular indoor plants that pose a danger to humans; perhaps you will recognize your “snake”.
Azalea
This is very beautiful flower, It has different shapes from simple to terry, color from white to purple. They are often displayed in living rooms and offices. Rich aroma azaleas cause headaches, dizziness and even loss of consciousness if the room is small, poorly ventilated, and there are a lot of flowers. The content of dangerous toxic substances causes excessive salivation, vomiting, and discomfort in the nose, and therefore this beautiful flower classified as poisonous indoor plants.
Aglaonema variable
The juice and berries are poisonous; if they come into contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, they cause severe irritation and conjunctivitis. Once in the mouth, swelling and pain in the throat occur.
Aloe (Striped, Frightening)
Everyone knows the healing properties of this wonderful plant, and is often used in medicinal purposes. But there are 2 species (Striped and Frightening) that are poisonous. They cannot be used for medicinal purposes! Once in the body, it causes gastric bleeding and can cause miscarriage in pregnant women.
Amaralis belladonna
When caring for this flower, always wear gloves and try not to get the milky sap on your hands, eyes or any other mucous membrane. Taking the infusion in small doses has an expectorant effect, but taking a little too much can cause vomiting. Amaralis belladonna is often grown in open ground, but there is no less danger from this.
Plants of the Araliaceae family– ivy, shefflera, fatsia, cause skin dermatitis, itching and gastrointestinal upset when swallowed.
Geranium
Many people have heard about the beneficial properties of geranium; it is an excellent natural antiseptic, but at the same time it has a strong aroma that causes asthmatic cough and allergic symptoms. Oral use is contraindicated for pregnant women, children and people with low blood sugar levels.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea is not only grown in the garden, but also as a potted crop. The flower itself is not dangerous unless it enters the body. Hydrangea juice causes sweating, stomach pain, nausea, muscle aches, and blood circulation worsens. Contains the toxic substance cyanide.
Dieffenbachia
This plant is a frequent visitor to living rooms and other public spaces. Still, the gloss of the leaves and their size are simply mesmerizing. Caring for Dieffenbachia should only be done with gloves, as its milky sap is highly toxic and causes burns, inflammation, ulcers and itching. Be careful when pruning or cutting the plant. You need to be especially wary of the juice from the stem; if it gets on the tongue, it causes short-term paralysis. vocal cords and swelling of the larynx, and if it gets into the eyes, conjunctivitis and even damage to the cornea. For cats, this is a very dangerous plant that can kill if it enters the body even in small quantities.
Cactus
Everyone's favorite succulent is the cactus. Most species are safe, unless, of course, you count the pricks from thorns, which can cause a temporary abscess. However, one should not neglect the fact that there is a type of cacti Trichocereus, which contains narcotic substances and an injection with thorns can cause temporary paralysis of the nervous system. As they say, it is better to know the enemy by sight; the photo shows this particular type of dangerous cactus.
Lilies
Very often, lilies cause headaches, loss of consciousness, and nausea. Lily leaves are deadly and if they enter the esophagus, the first signs of illness begin within 30 minutes.
Spurge
Another type of succulent, which is classified as poisonous houseplants, although very often. The juice of this plant causes burns if it comes into contact with the skin, and if it comes into contact with oral cavity– diarrhea, dizziness and nausea. If there are children in the house, then it is better to place milkweed on higher shelves.
Monstera
The plant is bizarre and unusual shape. The leaves are huge, containing needle-like substances, and they are poisonous. When ingested, they cause severe burning of the tongue, vomiting, and gastrointestinal upset.
Oleander
The plant blooms magnificently and beautifully, the aroma is pleasant, but occasionally causes a headache. Care only with gloves; the most poisonous parts of the oleander are the seeds, stem and milky juice. It is considered to be of increased danger, since when swallowed, there is a decrease in blood pressure and disruption of the heart, diarrhea with bloody inclusions, vomiting and, in the worst case, death.
Ivy
Popular indoor vine, with the help of which they decorate the interiors of rooms. Ivy has antibacterial properties, purifies the air of harmful toxins, and protects against fungi and bacteria. All parts of plants are poisonous, especially fruits. Flowering is rare, and the aroma is not particularly pleasant, so it is better to remove the buds immediately before the fruiting stage begins.
Poinsettia
Belongs to the euphorbia family, has popular name"Star of Bethlehem" thanks unusual flowers. The milky sap of the plant immediately on the skin causes irritation and itching, and if it comes into contact with the mucous membrane of the eye, it causes temporary blindness.
Spathiphyllum
Frequent guest on the windowsill. The flowering is original and very unusual, it cleanses the air of harmful toxins, but at the same time its milky sap causes irritation, ulcers and abscesses on the skin, healing is very slow.
Ficus
Yes, yes, this is not a mistake, ficus releases toxic substances that cause asthmatic cough and allergic manifestations. For allergy sufferers, it is better to refrain from purchasing this flower and rather remove it if it is already there. The milky juice causes burns on the skin.
Cyclamen persica
People have many beliefs about this plant, one of the popular ones is that by placing it next to the bed, sleep will be more peaceful and all fears will disappear. However, this is all mysticism, unproven by science. But from the point of view of botanical characteristics, cyclamen belongs to the list of poisonous plants. The juice can cause serious burns to the mucous membrane, resulting in a sore throat, difficulty breathing and fever. The most poisonous are the seeds and roots of cyclamen. Cyclamen roots are deadly for animals.
Many plants present in our homes and gardens can not only cause severe poisoning, but even death. They are especially dangerous for children. In some flowers only certain parts are poisonous, in others all of them, and such as clivia and cotyledon even produce poisonous fumes. We have compiled a list of the most dangerous plants, with photos and descriptions of the consequences of poisoning.
Be careful, take care of yourself and your children!
Rhododendrons are completely poisonous, causing convulsions and clouding of consciousness.
Evergreen ivy: causes delirium, cardiac arrest. The berries and leaves are poisonous.
The whole boxwood is poisonous, but the leaves are especially dangerous. Even if you eat a couple of leaves, you will first have convulsions, and then you will stop breathing.
Broom is also completely poisonous, even other plants do not want to grow next to it, it causes severe convulsions, and then quick death. Broom poison was widely used in the Middle Ages.
Trichocereus. All parts of the plant are poisonous, causing central nervous system paralysis, blindness, and death.
Cyclamen Persica is a favorite house flower. The seeds and roots are the most poisonous, causing convulsions and respiratory arrest.
Datura is all poisonous. Every year children are poisoned with seeds - they are large and attractive in appearance. Only half can be saved. Signs: respiratory tract paralysis, coma. death.
Foxglove is poisonous in its entirety, especially the juice. Causes clouding of consciousness, convulsions, and severe vomiting.
Dieffenbachia grows in every third house. Few people know that its juice causes paralysis. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
Dioscorea - just break a twig or take a tuber in your hands - and departure is guaranteed. Juice Eating a leaf or berries - respiratory arrest, death.
Autumn colchicum (this is not saffron, it blooms in autumn). The whole thing is poisonous, especially the tubers - you shouldn’t dig it up for the garden. CNS damage, paralysis.
Adenium obese. The milky sap is poisonous and is used as arrow poison. CNS damage, paralysis.
Pomegranate. All parts of the plant are poisonous, except the fruits. Internal bleeding, convulsions, coma.
Cotyledon is round, poisonous throughout, especially the foliage. Causes hallucinations, convulsions, paralysis.
Common oleander. One leaf contains a lethal dose of poisons for humans; it is also better not to smell the flowers. Can't be kept in the bedroom.
Castor bean: seeds are very poisonous, result: bloody diarrhea, death.
Passionflower corporeal. A poisonous plant, except for the fruits (they are very tasty). Causes blindness and paralysis.
Pachypodium Lamera - very poisonous plant, first convulsions, then death - it only takes 10 minutes, a couple of drops of juice on the skin or mucous membranes is enough.
Amaryllis belladonna, all of it is poisonous, especially the bulbs and juice. Used as arrow poison.
Clivia cinnabar. Leaves and roots are poisonous. Gives off fumes that cause headaches and decreased vision.
Sauromatum veined. All parts of the plant are poisonous, causing respiratory paralysis and death.
Jatropha gouty causes collapse, memory loss, death, all parts of the plant are poisonous.
The entire Japanese euonymus is poisonous. Children may mistake them for edible berries. Seizures, paralysis, irreversible brain damage.
Aglaonema variablea is a very poisonous plant that causes irreversible damage to the central nervous system.
Gloriosis luxurious: convulsions, respiratory arrest. All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the tubers. No need to keep it in the bedroom or children's room - it gives off evaporation before it rains.
Today's fashionable indoor plants do not always serve as decoration and are pleasing to the eye. Sometimes they can slowly kill people and animals living in the home. To avoid becoming a victim of killer home flowers, first familiarize yourself with their properties and characteristics.
Aroid
The most popular and fashionable indoor plants of this family now are Dieffenbachia, Philodendron, Syngonium, Caladium, Monstera and Spathiphyllum. We see them in offices, apartments, and flower shops. But, unfortunately, often even sellers do not know all the features of a particular plant.
And aroid juice is rich in the very dangerous amino acid asparagine, which causes inflammation of the mucous membranes. In addition, it contains calcium oxalate crystals, which are irritating to the mouth and throat. These substances can also cause suffocation. It is possible that eating the leaves of these plants will lead to stomach upset, vomiting, and excessive salivation.
Euphorbiaceae
IN Lately Housewives especially liked milkweed or euphorbia. He is very dangerous. The sap of the plant has the appearance of white milk, has a pungent odor and can cause skin irritation, burns and allergies. If the juice gets on the mucous membrane, ulcers form, inflammation and temporary blindness form in the eye. If a milkweed leaf ends up in the stomach of a child or animal, this will lead to severe vomiting, diarrhea and cramps.
Solanaceae
The fruits of the Jerusalem cherry remind children of small tomatoes. Therefore, be very careful that neither the baby nor, for example, the cat, eats these berries. The flowers of this plant contain a poisonous glycoalkaloid, solanine, which is toxic even in small quantities. Eating fruits can cause abdominal pain, headaches, and paralysis of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
Kutrovye
A very beautiful and sophisticated plant of this family - oleander - is a decoration for any room, be it an office center or Vacation home. But as beautiful as it is, it is also harmful due to the content of the deadly poison oleanin.
As a consequence of poisoning by this plant, after a few hours abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, tachycardia, and visual impairment may appear. There are also cases where the case ended with a slow, irregular pulse, a drop in blood pressure, followed by cardiac arrest.
First aid for poisoning
First of all, try to arrange all the plants listed above in the house in such a way that neither children nor animals can reach them.
Secondly, carry out any manipulations with these plants with gloves and safety glasses so that the juice does not get on your skin or eyes.
If it happens that you observe symptoms in your child such as burns of the mouth and throat, inflammation of the lips, severe drooling, difficulty swallowing, respiratory distress, nausea, vomiting, serious burns and redness of the eyes, lacrimation, rinse the mucous membranes and eyes with water. The baby's stomach can be washed with potassium permanganate or with activated carbon. Be sure to call a doctor at home or take your child to the clinic.
If you notice strange behavior in a cat or dog - they rub their muzzle with their paws, foamy saliva flows from their mouth, their eyes are red, and there are bites or scratches on the plants, rinse the animal's mucous membranes generously with running water. Try to give activated carbon with liquid orally. The pet will absolutely need to be examined by a veterinarian.
Do not forget also that these plants are dangerous not only if the juice gets on parts of the body, but also due to the volatile substances that are released during their flowering period. These plants are especially dangerous in closed, unventilated areas. Then the victims experience headache and dizziness.
Allergy sufferers poisonous flowers cause bronchial asthma, swelling of the mucous membranes, vomiting and diarrhea.
List of dangerous house plants:
1. Acalypha hispida (Acalypha bristle-haired): milky sap is dangerous.
2. Adenium obesum (obese adenium): milky juice is dangerous.
3. Ageratum houstonianum (ageratum, or long-flowered): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
4. Aglaonema (aglaonema): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
5. Allamanda cathartica (allamanda laxative): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
6. Alocasia (locasia): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
7. Anthurium scherzerianum (Scherzer's anthurium): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
8. Asparagus (asparagus): dangerous berries.
9. Aucuba japonica (Japanese aucuba): dangerous berries.
10. Begonia-Semperflorens hybrid (ever-flowering begonia, hybrids): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
11. Browallia (browallia): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
12. Brunfelsia (brunfelsia): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
13. Buxus sempervirens (boxwood): leaves are dangerous.
14. Capsicum annuum (capsicum): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
15. Carissa macrocarpa (large-fruited carissa): all parts of the plant are dangerous, excluding the fruits.
16. Cassia (cassia): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
17. Catharanthus roseus (pink catharanthus): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
18. Cestrum (cestrum): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
19. Clivia miniata (cinnabar clivia): all parts of the plant are dangerous, the most poisonous are the fruits.
20. Codiaeum variegatum (variegated codiaeum): milky sap is dangerous.
21. Colchicum autumnale (autumn colchicum): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
22. Convallaria majalis (May lily of the valley): dangerous berries.
23. Cysas revoluta (drooping cycas): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
24. Cytisus (broom): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
25. Datura (Datura): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
26. Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
27. Dipladenia (dipladenia, or mandevil): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
28. Euphorbia milii (spurge): milky sap is dangerous.
29. Gloriosa superba (luxurious gloriosa): plant tubers are dangerous.
30. Haemanthus (hemanthus): bulbs are dangerous.
31. Hedera helix (evergreen ivy): the berries and leaves of the plant are dangerous.
32. Heliotropium arborescens (tree heliotrope): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
33. Hippeastrum (hippeastrum): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
34. Hoya (hoya): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
35. Hyachinthus orientalis (eastern hyacinth): bulbs are dangerous.
36. Iris (iris): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
37. Jatropha podagrica (gouty jatropha): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
38. Lantana (lantana): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
39. Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea): seeds are dangerous.
40. Lilium (lily): bulbs are dangerous.
41. Lonicera (honeysuckle): dangerous berries.
42. Monstera deliciosa (attractive monstera): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
43. Narcissus (narcissus): bulbs are dangerous.
44. Nerium oleander (common oleander): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
45. Pachpodium (pachypodium): the trunk and leaves of the plant are dangerous.
46. Petunia (petunia): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
47. Philodendron (philodendron): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
48. Primula obconica (primrose): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
49. Ricinus communis (castor bean): the seeds of the plant are dangerous.
50. Senecio bicolor (cineraria, groundsel): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
51. Salanum pseudocarpsicum (false pepper nightshade): all parts of the plant are dangerous, the berries are the most dangerous.
52. Trachelospermum jasminoides (jasminoid trachelospermum): milky sap is dangerous. 53. Tulipa (tulip): dangerous bulbs.
54. Zantedeschia (zantedeschia, feces): all parts of the plant are dangerous.
Before following fashion and thoughtlessly collecting unknown plants, remember: it is better not to have any flowers in the house at all, than to reproach yourself later for the consequences of a frivolous purchase.
The choice of a houseplant does not have to be based on the external beauty or rarity of the flower. One of the most important properties plant is also its effect on health. Right choice home flower will allow a person not only to enjoy the beauty of the plant, but also to maintain / improve their health. So let's combine business with pleasure by choosing beautiful ones that have a positive effect on our well-being. indoor flowers!
The healthiest indoor plants
Chlorophytum
Indoor chlorophytum is very useful for apartment residents. It is considered one of the most effective room air purifiers. His beneficial features consist in the ability to process air, purifying it of harmful substances, including formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is found in furniture, insulation, plastics, tobacco smoke, and many other places. Its synthetic component greatly harms human health. As a rule, high levels of formaldehyde are recorded in apartments. Chlorophytum is capable of clearing the air of such harmful substances within a day. Another advantage of chlorophytum is that it absorbs carbon monoxide and actively releases oxygen.
It has also been scientifically proven that adding activated carbon to a pot with this flower increases its cleansing properties several times.
Chlorophytum does not require special means or skills in caring for it (it just likes plenty of watering).
Indoor geranium
Pelargonium, also known as geranium, has beneficial effects on the nervous mechanisms of the human body. It helps people bear it easier stressful situations and nervous conditions. Geranium also has a positive effect on sleep, so even doctors recommend getting this flower for people with insomnia. Geranium helps people with headaches or blood pressure problems.
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Pelargonium also has the ability to neutralize dangerous viruses and diseases, recycle carbon monoxide into oxygen, normalize the level of humidity in the air. In short, there are a lot of health benefits from this. indoor flower. Geraniums are best kept in the bedroom, but do not place the plant right next to the bed.
Geranium is not difficult to handle and is easy to care for. And many gardeners even specially breed geraniums for themselves.
Peppermint
Peppermint is a cultivated plant widely distributed in gardens. However, people often plant this plant in pots at home. This type of mint has a special fresh and invigorating aroma.
It helps relieve stress, improve appetite and relieve headaches.
Sansevieria rids the air of harmful synthetic evaporation products emanating from linoleum and other artificial materials, which ours are so rich in modern apartments and offices.
In addition, sansevieria improves the human immune system and also effectively replenishes the lack of oxygen in enclosed spaces.
Alternative names for this color are " Mother-in-law's tongue" and "Pike tail."
In general, these are very hardy plants, plus very compact.
Myrtle and eucalyptus
Myrtle is known among people as evergreen. Like eucalyptus, it has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Special substances produced by eucalyptus and myrtle help ease the respiratory process.
In simple words, it becomes easier to breathe in the same room with these plants. These plants cleanse the lungs, relax the bronchi, and neutralize spasms. Doctors advise people with lung diseases or asthma patients to have these plants.
Homemade lemon
Lemon decorative tree releases substances that destroy bacteria and germs in the air, thereby purifying it. Experienced plant growers, based on their experience, advise placing a lemon tree in the bedroom.
Growing decorative lemon requires at home special conditions, as well as special rules on content.
Laurel
Bay leaf not only has a special unique taste, but is also able to fight strong viruses.
Due to the heavy traffic on roads, a lot of toxic substances accumulate in nearby houses, which get there with exhaust gases.
Chamedorea fights these substances and cleanses the air of pollution. Hamedorea should be installed if the house is located close to a busy highway.
Ficus
This plant copes better than all others with purifying the air from dust. Ficus also humidifies the air in the room.
The essence of the principle of action of ficus is the release of phytoncide. This substance prevents the proliferation of microorganisms. Ficus accumulates indoor dust on its leaves and thereby eliminates the spread of infection in the air.
The method of caring for ficus is distinguished by its simplicity. It is necessary to periodically remove the layer of dust accumulated on the leaves with a damp cloth. This will allow the ficus to be saturated with oxygen and continue to accumulate all the excess dust in the room.
Aloe
IN folk medicine The healing properties of aloe are widespread. Its leaves are actively used to treat burns and inflammation.
There are more than 500 species of aloe, so to properly care for the plant you need to know characteristics specific type.
Asparagus, better known among people as asparagus, has the ability to release special substances into the air that promote rapid restoration of damaged tissue and rapid healing of fractures.
It has long been believed that asparagus prolongs youth. This home plant improves not only the elasticity of the skin, but also its general condition. Asparagus saturates the human body with oxygen, cleansing ambient air from heavy metals, toxins and gases. It is usually recommended to place it in the room of people with various respiratory diseases. But it will also benefit people who are not sick.
Rosemary
This type of plant is characterized by the fact that it helps with diseases such as bronchitis or asthma. Pulmonologists often advise people who have problems with respiratory system, have this plant at home.
Rosemary also increases people's activity, relieves stress and helps with fatigue.
The oils released by rosemary have a positive effect on the circulatory system, and thereby increase the efficiency of the brain, improve concentration and attention.
Coniferous plants
This type of plant freshens indoor air by releasing a forest scent. This smell quickly relieves fatigue and exhaustion of the mind. Coniferous plants include araucaria, juniper and cypress.
Juniper (bonsai)
You can often spot these plants in offices or study rooms. The air in such rooms is usually stagnant, which has a bad effect on human health. Exactly because of this reason conifers and placed in places where people are present throughout the working day.
Cactus
The length of a cactus's needles is an indicator of its effectiveness. positive influence on human health. It differs from other plants in that it is able to neutralize electromagnetic radiation by reducing air ionization. In simple words, it is able to reduce harm from a computer or TV.
Most often, the cactus is placed on the desktop near the personal computer.
Chrysanthemums
Among chrysanthemums, dwarf chrysanthemums are especially noteworthy.
They drain the bright pleasant aroma, allowing a person to stay in good shape and maintain good mood. Home conditions require special rules for keeping chrysanthemums.
These shrubs neutralize bacteria that cause inflammation, such as streptococcus.
This plant is besides beautiful appearance also has the function of fighting viruses and bacteria.
About 90% of all fungi and harmful microorganisms destroyed by substances released by begonia. Begonia, like cactus, also significantly reduces the harm of electromagnetic radiation emanating from household appliances.
Indoor flowers add color to our lives, create mood and home comfort. They can bring great benefits to their owners. Therefore, you need to choose them correctly, since certain types They not only enliven the room, but also improve well-being, warm you up in cold weather and simply please the eye.
Beneficial properties of house plants
Here are the main ones:
- Accumulates in poorly ventilated rooms carbon dioxide. Flowers absorb it and saturate the air with oxygen.
- Medicinal plant species treat cuts, burns, colds and other ailments.
- In winter, indoor air becomes dry due to the heating system, which affects the condition of the skin and well-being. Flowers help humidify the air.
- Plants absorb electromagnetic radiation that is created household appliances And home appliances. It can affect a person’s well-being, causing insomnia and headaches.
- We are surrounded by objects that can release toxic substances. City air contains a lot of dust, exhaust gases, heavy metals from emissions from factories and enterprises. Plants purify the air, kill microbes with the help of their phytoncides and absorb harmful impurities.
- Popular beliefs give indoor flowers the properties of bringing happiness, harmony, tranquility, etc. We included in our review some plants that, according to signs, are useful for their owners.
Indoor plants: choose for yourself and your loved ones
Aloe
This is known to everyone house doctor. It will help with colds, inflammation, can stop bleeding and heal wounds. Its juice is used to treat throat, heartburn, gastritis, gum inflammation and other diseases. It is often used for cosmetic purposes.
Chlorophytum
It is also very useful to keep in the house. This is a bushy plant with thin and bendable leaves that have light stripes. It will help get rid of moldy fungi and pathogenic bacteria, and cleanse the air of harmful substances present in it. Chlorophytum will bring peace and comfort to your home.
Peppermint
Great for growing in a pot on a windowsill. It improves appetite and stimulates the digestive process. Its leaves are good to use as a seasoning for various dishes and to brew tea with them.
Violet
By many favorite plant fits perfectly into the kitchen interior and does not take up much space. Violet will clean and humidify the air from carbon monoxide. This flower is a symbol of peace and tranquility in family relationships. It is believed that white flowers help get rid of sadness, fatigue and depression. Blue violets are suitable for creative people. They give peace of mind, stimulate spiritual growth and strengthen character. Flowers of red and Pink colour They lift your spirits and are able to protect their owner from diseases.
Ficus
It does an excellent job of collecting dust that settles on its leathery leaves. They are very easy to wash or wipe with a damp cloth. Ficus will saturate the room with oxygen, purify the air from unpleasant odors. It improves family relationships, calms and relieves anxious thoughts.
Lianas
A beautiful liana, for example, scindapsus, looks good in hanging planter. It has green, heart-shaped leaves with yellowish spots. It is unpretentious and perfectly purifies the air. Scindapsus transforms lazy energy into activity. It can be placed in the kitchen.
Wax ivy
This climbing flower with hard leaves oval shape. It has white, pink or red umbrella inflorescences. The plant neutralizes negative energy in the house, protects the owner from troubles and cleanses the air of germs.
Geranium
Lush curly geranium has many healing properties. It repels moths and evil spirits, relieves irritability, normalizes sleep and fights pathogenic bacteria. Her mere presence in the house attracts good luck and fulfillment of desires. The aroma of these flowers relaxes and relieves headaches. If the plant withers, they believe that one of the household members may get sick.
Crassula
This plant can be squat or tall, with a thick trunk. It is often called money tree. Crassula has small dark green leaves that are arranged symmetrically on the branches. They look like little coins. Therefore, it is believed that the fat woman is capable of attracting material wealth into the house.
Sansevieria (mother-in-law's tongue)
Quite a tall plant with massive elongated leaves. They come in one color and are dark green in color. They also have light stripes in the middle or white spots. The flower improves family relationships and brings harmony. Its leaves are antiseptic, which is why they are widely used in folk medicine. Sansevieria juice is used to heal wounds, and the plant can also stop bleeding.
Oxalis
This bushy plant has a purple color. Its leaves resemble a flock of butterflies. During flowering, small white umbrella flowers appear on it. The branches of the flower can intertwine with each other. Oxalis leaves can be used in cooking, for example, added to salads. They taste like sorrel. The plant improves intuition and sharpens the senses. It can be held by those who want to meet their soulmate and attract attention.
Cactus (Echinopsis)
It has a spherical, slightly elongated shape. Its ribbed body is covered with small needles. If you take good care of the cactus, it will bloom towards the end of spring. And every year a shaggy soft arrow will appear on it, from which a bud with a wonderful aroma will then open. It will bloom for up to 3 days. The cactus is placed near the TV or computer and in other places with dangerous radiation.
Citrus
All citrus fruits are calming nervous system and relieve stress. A tree can be grown from a lemon or tangerine seed. Leaves, just like fruits, are capable of exerting useful action. Plants emit essential oils, which help calm, relieve stress and fatigue, and ensure healthy and sound sleep.
Myrtle or eucalyptus
These plants are perfect for the bedroom. Their leaves secrete substances that make breathing easier and relieve bronchospasms. It is very useful for people suffering from asthma and respiratory diseases.
It is customary to give myrtle to newlyweds as it is a symbol of long and happy times. family relations. It needs to be carefully looked after so that the plant does not die and take away its well-being.
Araucaria
Thanks to her, the room will be filled with the freshness of a coniferous forest. This miniature tree pyramidal in shape with soft needles. The plant perfectly purifies the air.
Spathiphyllum
Many flowers, according to signs, bring harmony and love to the house. For example, spathiphyllum is a symbol of female happiness. He helps the girl in search of her soul mate and saves the relationship of the married woman.
Aichrizon
This is a small 30-centimeter plant with heart-shaped leaves that will make its owner happy and bring her good luck in love.
Dwarf pomegranate
It is believed that its fruits can strengthen marital relationships if husband and wife try them together.
Anthurium
It is recommended to place red flowers in the bedroom. They bring to life married couple agreement and mutual feelings. Anthurium has glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves. According to legend, this flower will bring good luck to its male owner. Anthurium is a symbol of courage, masculine strength, passion, desire for freedom and love.
Calla
It has long leaves and single flowers of a curled form. It protects the home and generates joy and goodness, and also transforms negative energy into positive.
Camellia
Red camellia will help refresh your relationship. Its inflorescences look like peonies. The plant brings success in creativity and career.
Kalanchoe
It has small inflorescences of different colors. This is a real home healer. The flower heals cuts, treats colds, regenerates skin, relieves stomach ulcers and even varicose veins.
Cyclamen
An indoor plant with dark matte leaves with white inclusions. Cyclamen inflorescences resemble butterflies; their shade can vary. Most often, one shade smoothly transitions into another. Flowers have strong energy. They help get rid of fears, depression, bad dreams.
Calathea
This is a flower with large oval leaves on which a grooved pattern is applied. During flowering, small white or yellow flowers appear. The flower purifies the air well and absorbs negative energy. Signs suggest that calathea creates a peaceful atmosphere in the family.
Plant and grow plants and flowers at home, and the atmosphere around you will be filled with positive energy and pleasant aromas!