Poisonous Plants Articles

• Toxic Houseplants & Soil

  The ingestion of toxic houseplants by children or animals commonly leads to symptoms such as…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 4854

• Prayer Plant Toxicity

  Houseplants bring the outdoors in and add greenery and life to the home. However, some…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 5390

• The Anatomy of Castor Beans

  Few seeds produce the allure of the castor bean. Each seed has a genetically distinct…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3457

• The Toxicity of Cymbidium Orchids

  The cymbidium orchid is native to tropical zones in Asia and Australia. It can be…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 4863

• Toxin in Castor Beans

  The mottled seeds of the castor bean plant may look about as harmless as the…

  Last Updated: Sep 3, 2010 | Views: 3474

• Hoya Plant Toxicity

  Hoyas come in a wide range of varieties and are commonly referred to as the…

  Last Updated: Aug 16, 2010 | Views: 4182

• Alstroemeria Toxicity

  An exceptional cut flower, alstroemeria (Alstroemeria aurantiaca) is now gaining popularity as a garden plant…

  Last Updated: Aug 14, 2010 | Views: 8174

• Poison From Castor Beans

  Castor bean plants are prized for their aesthetic value in the home garden, but they…

  Last Updated: Aug 10, 2010 | Views: 3285

• Begonia Toxicity

  Begonias are summer-flowering plants closely related to gloxinias. They are descended from tropical plants, and…

  Last Updated: Aug 10, 2010 | Views: 3415

• Castor Bean Leaf Toxicity

  The castor bean plant produces ricin, a deadly poison that has been used in assassinations…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 3077

• Poisonous Tomato Plants

  Tomatoes were brought to Europe from Chile, Columbia and Peru in the 1500s by Spanish…

  Last Updated: Jul 29, 2010 | Views: 4345

• Are Christmas Cactus Plants Poisonous to Cats?

  While the ASPCA states that Christmas cactus--Schlumbergera bridgesii---is non-toxic to cats and dogs, pets should…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 9474

• How Long Do Angel's Trumpets Bloom?

  Angel's trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) is a flowering shrub that produces foot-long, tubular-shaped blossoms from late…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 2087

• Are Ficus Trees Poisonous to Children?

  A child that gets the sap from a Ficus tree (Ficus benjamina) on his skin…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 7565

• Are Peace Lily Plants Poisonous?

  The leaves of peace lilies are poisonous. Symptoms of exposure include a burning sensation on…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 2095

• Are Yucca Plants Harmful to Cats?

  According to the ASPCA, yucca plants are considered poisonous to cats. Consumption of yucca by…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 3260

• Are Rhododendron Plants Poisonous?

  The rhododendron is poisonous to both people and animals when ingested. All parts of the…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 2246

• Are Tomato Plant Leaves Poisonous?

  The stems and leaves of the tomato plant are poisonous. However, they are only toxic…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 4854

• Is the Bird of Paradise Plant Poisonous to Dogs?

  The bird of paradise plant is poisonous to dogs. It causes symptoms of mouth and…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 4301

• Winterberry Plants & Cats

  Winterberry plants, as their name suggests, provide brilliant red berries that remain on the tree…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 3503

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