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- Non-toxic lucky charm
- Conditionally edible
- No danger to animals
- Not all varieties are non-toxic
As an uncomplicated houseplant with a magical symbolic value, the Money tree high esteem and is often given as a gift. In view of its exotic origin, responsible hobby gardeners rightly ask themselves whether the evergreen, succulent Crassula ovata is poisonous. Among the various ornamental plants for house and yard there are numerous high-risk plants that pose a threat to humans, dogs and cats. You can find out whether these concerns apply to the penny tree here.
Non-toxic lucky charm
The money tree found its way from East Africa to the creatively designed window sill and the summer balcony. As a succulent, the evergreen Crassula ovata has the ingenious ability to store water in its leaves. This makes it the ideal houseplant for beginners and hobby gardeners without a green thumb. Since the thick leaf plant does not contain any toxic ingredients, the exotic piece of jewelery can also be used in the family household.
Conditionally edible
Edible with reservation
Various tribes in South and East Africa cook the roots of the Crassula ovata to eat as a vegetable. Various folk medicine recipes are based on leaves boiled in milk to relieve stomach and intestinal discomfort. In the habitats, of course, people resort to wild plants that have not come into contact with chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
In the specialist trade, however, diverse preparations are used to Houseplants Free from pests and with a shiny foliage, it is perfect to prepare for sale. These include, for example, insecticides, fungicides or wax. We therefore recommend not to taste the lush green leaves. Please make your children aware that the penny tree is taboo for consumption.
No danger to animals
Safe for dogs and cats
If the all-clear can be given for an ornamental plant with regard to a possible poisonous content, this usually refers to it Pets with a. Fortunately, the money tree is no exception. You can safely use the decorative shrub to beautify living and working spaces or to green the summer balcony.
If your four-legged friend cannot resist the temptation and try what the plant tastes like, this is no cause for concern. Since the amount eaten always determines the degree of tolerance, pets should still not have the opportunity to eat a larger amount.
Therefore, please pay attention to the following aspects:
- Leaves treated with fertilizers, wax and pesticides are incompatible even in small amounts
- ideally place the money tree in an inaccessible location
- Do not leave the clippings lying around after pruning
The plant is already out of reach for the dog when it dangles from the ceiling in the traffic light. Narrow wall shelves or shelves are shortlisted as a location so that your cat does not try the thick leaf plant.
Not all varieties are non-toxic
Safety does not apply to all thick leaf plants
To automatically deduce all thick leaf plants from the non-toxic penny tree could have fatal consequences. The diverse family of plants includes hundreds of species with thousands of varieties, some of which are poisonous. This includes, among other things, the genus of Kalanchoe with the well-known species'Flaming Kathchen‘.
The popular houseplant is toxic in all parts and causes severe symptoms of poisoning in small children or pets after consumption. Therefore, please explicitly question the possible poisonous content of each new houseplant in order to avoid any danger to humans and animals.