These 16 Popular Houseplants Might Be More Dangerous Than You Think!

These 16 Popular Houseplants Might Be More Dangerous Than You Think!

1. PEACE LILY

1. PEACE LILY

They contain insoluble calcium oxalates, compounds that are toxic to both humans and pets

2. Dumb cane 

2. Dumb cane 

Like Peace lilies, Dumb cane also contains calcium oxalate crystals.

3. Sago palm

3. Sago palm

The plant contains cycasin that can lead to serious gut problems, seizures, and liver failure if ingested 

4. Aloe Vera

4. Aloe Vera

The Aloe gel is fine but the yellow latex layer underneath is not -- it contains a compound called aloin.   

5. rubber plant

5. rubber plant

It contains ficusin and can cause significant irritation to your skin

6. Snake plant

6. Snake plant

Snake plants contain saponins, a toxic compound that acts as a laxative if ingested

7. Lily Of The Valley

7. Lily Of The Valley

It contains cardiac glycosides that can cause nausea, vomiting, and even major problems like a slowing heart rate 

8. Philodendron

8. Philodendron

Philodendrons are also one of the most commonly grown houseplants that contain calcium oxalate crystals 

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