The wax flower: poisonous or not?
The question of the toxicity of the genus Hoya cannot be answered clearly with a yes or no: Although some lists refer to the plant as a supposedly non-toxic houseplant recommended for cats, toxicological institutes warn against the poisonous content of some species of the Wax flower. In addition, the Subspecies which in this country mostly as a wax flower or Porcelain flower designated genus "Hoya" from the tropics of Asia and Australia can not always be easily distinguished from one another. If in doubt, you should treat such plants with the same caution that is recommended for other poisonous plants such as yew, arborvitae and ivy that are almost everywhere.
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When in doubt, choose non-toxic alternatives
Often even indoor cats do not even go near slightly poisonous house plants if they are offered an alternative with a pot full of cat grass. Out of concern for the safety of pets or young children should be on the
Wax flower in the house be dispensed with if their toxicological classification cannot be unequivocally clarified. Non-toxic indoor alternatives are:- Green lily
- jasmine
- lemon Tree
- Date palm
Tips
The normal handling of the wax flower by adults or, accordingly, via poisonous plants and their effects Enlightened teenagers are usually unproblematic and do not lead to anything just touching them Symptoms of intoxication.
