It is always interesting for young children and pets to learn unusual things, and indoor plants are no exception. To protect ourselves and our relatives, we describe below which plants should not be grown at home.

A large deciduous plant that attracts all gardeners with its majesty is actually not as simple as it might seem at first glance.Dieffenbachia fruits orange-red berries.

Dieffenbachia presents the main danger not with its appearance, but with its contents, which can lead to burns of the upper respiratory tract and skin.When growing the first specimens, gardeners noticed that the juice caused skin irritation and allergies.

This plant contains poison: calcium oxalate, which with its crystals produces irritation. If you still have Dieffenbachia growing at home, put it out of the reach of children and pets.

Azalea Sims, a beautiful plant that affects gardeners with its lush flowering and form of bushes.Azalea, also called rhododendron, which translates as "rosewood."

Some may argue that azalea is a rather useful plant, because it purifies the air and cures barley in the eye, but nevertheless, azalea is dangerous when ingested.Oriental traditions claim that azalea is a symbol of peace and joy.

The poison inside the azalea can lead to a violation of the heart rhythm, pain in the stomach and intestines, heartburn.

This mimosa may be “bashful,” but this plant is certainly not ashamed to harm.Homeland is tropical South and Central America, in Europe, mimosa can often be found as a weed plant.

The flower at first glance may seem pretty pretty, like a puppet, but it's not so simple.When you touch the mimosa, the water rushes to the place of pressure, therefore, under this weight, leaf cuttings curl up and fall down.

According to experts, prolonged contact with this plant can cause hair loss, as well as harm the respiratory system.Mimosa blooms from May to September with small purple inflorescences in the form of balls that are located on long peduncles.

By the way, this plant is quite “smart,” it can defend itself and, at the slightest touch, starts to release hydrogen sulfide.

Croton is a plant of the Molochaev family, the stems of which have white juice - poison, which leads to severe skin irritation, and if it enters the bloodstream, it can be fatal.Croton's homeland is considered to be the islands of the Pacific Ocean, tropical forests of India, Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

If croton juice enters the eyes, it burns the cornea and can lead to temporary or complete loss of vision. When transplanting croton, you need to use rubber gloves, and after the procedure, wash your hands under running water with soap.This is one of the most beautiful indoor plants, which is often found under the name "Joseph's Cloak."

For complete confidence in safety - you can treat them with an antiseptic.

Monstera gourmet is also representative of toxic plants, as it is considered a strong allergen.In Southeast Asia, people believe that monstera can bring good luck and health.

If monstera juice gets into your eyes, there will be a high probability of losing your sight forever, and if you get inside, it will form a chemical burn of the flesh.It is interesting that the monstera can serve as a green barometer - before the start of a thunderstorm or rain, droplets of water appear on its leaves.

The large leaves of a monstera are not always an indication that the plant is really friendly towards you.

With all its decorativeness and unpretentiousness, milkweed plants are incredibly poisonous.In room conditions, the white-veined euphorbia blooms and even gives abundant self-seeding.

If white juice gets on the skin of a person or a pet, it can provoke the development of severe burns or allergies, and if it gets inside - poisoning or death.The plant develops very quickly and is very unpretentious in care.

But what he cripples is what he actually heals. If milkweed venom is used in the right proportions, juice can be a good diuretic, painkiller.