Not all Kalanchoe species are non-toxic
The Kalanchoe that is most frequently cultivated indoors is likely to be the Flaming Käthchen. With the brightly colored flowers and the attractive leaves, it is a room decoration that is as grateful as it is easy to care for and that also thrives on the terrace.
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The Flaming Käthchen is considered non-toxic, despite the fact that the constituents of the ornamental plant are largely unexplored. However, it has also been reported that a baby suffered from vomiting and abdominal pain after consuming above-ground parts of the plant.
Other Kalanchoe species like Kalanchoe Beharensis, on the other hand, are considered poisonous, because they contain, for example:
- Cardiac glycosides
- Halberigenin Glycosides
leading to symptoms like
- Vomit
- diarrhea
- Cardiovascular problems
being able to lead.
Under no circumstances should these plants be placed within the reach of children.
Attention cat owners
Even if many Kalanchoe species are non-toxic to us humans, even babies, this unfortunately does not apply to velvet paws. The house tigers react very sensitively to the acids contained in the leaves. If the animal eats the plant, it can:
- difficult breathing
- Convulsions
- Paralysis
appear.
For this reason, it is better to avoid kalanchoes in cat households or at least to set them up in such a way that their four-legged roommates cannot nibble on them.
Tips
As with all indoor plants, the following applies: Even if a plant is considered non-toxic, it should be positioned so that babies and toddlers cannot get to the plants. For adults, rather harmless active ingredients can trigger much stronger symptoms in children.
