In order to beautify our homes and offices, we often choose small potted plants to cultivate. Green lilies are quite common in our daily lives, but some people say that green lilies are poisonous. So what's the truth behind this?
Is green lily really poisonous? This is something that many people who cultivate green lilies are very worried about, as it is very dangerous to grow poisonous plants at home, especially for people with young children. So is green lily poisonous?
Let's take a look at the relevant information. The reason why people are concerned about whether green lilies are poisonous is because there are many people who cultivate green lilies nowadays, so whether they are toxic or not is very important to those who cultivate them. It must be admitted that the sap of green lilies is mildly toxic, but as long as it is not ingested, it has no effect on the body. Many people now know that Dieffenbachia is poisonous. In fact, green lilies and Dieffenbachia belong to the same family, Araceae, and their toxic parts are mainly in their sap.
In fact, it is an undeniable fact that green lilies are toxic, but as long as the sap of green lilies is not ingested, it will not cause poisoning. Although the sap of green lilies is toxic, it is also mildly toxic. Even if you touch the leaves of green lilies during the cultivation process and do not directly consume them, it will not have any effect on the body. In addition, many people now hydroponically cultivate green lilies. If they come into contact with the cultivation water, as long as they do not consume it, there is generally no harm. Consuming green lilies can cause harm, and skin contact should also be taken into account, but there is no need to worry too much. As a plant with mildly toxic sap, allergic reactions may occur if it is accidentally ingested.
Therefore, when cultivating green lilies, it is important to be careful not to consume them and it is best not to touch food with green lilies. As for the impact of green lily sap on the body, experts say that the sap of green lilies is toxic and can cause redness, swelling, and itching when it comes into contact with the skin, and consuming it can cause throat pain. Plants such as green lilies that contain toxins mainly derive them from the sap in their stems. Even if they are planted in homes or offices, as long as you do not directly touch the sap with your hands, it will not cause poisoning.
People are overly concerned about whether this plant is poisonous, but in fact, experts in horticulture say that green lilies, Dieffenbachia, and other plants are more beneficial than harmful to the public. Although their sap is toxic, they can absorb formaldehyde and have a good air purifying effect. Therefore, there is no need to be overly concerned about their toxicity and refrain from cultivating them.
We can see that the plants usually placed on the windowsills of ordinary households are green lilies because their size is perfect for windowsills. They will not damage the windowsills and will not obstruct the view of beautiful scenery outside the windows. Green lilies can catch the wind and promote indoor ventilation. Why is that? Plants also have respiration, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Green lilies are usually placed by the window. When there is strong wind outside, they can block some of it. If there is no wind, they will release fresh oxygen, which enters our living space and makes us more energetic, and the indoor air becomes fresher.
I believe that after reading the above introduction, everyone should understand that the toxicity of green lilies does not cause significant harm to us. Therefore, it is not a problem to cultivate green lilies, and the practicality of green lilies far outweighs their toxicity.
Therefore, it is possible to cultivate green lilies at home, but pregnant women and children should avoid contact with green lilies, especially their sap and cultivation water.
