The pencil bush, which comes from Africa, belongs to the spurge family and is poisonous. Unfortunately, this also applies to the pencil plant and to all parts of the plant. Therefore, it is not an ideal houseplant for families with small children or pets.
Is the pencil bush poisonous?
The pencil bush is poisonous because all parts of the plant are irritating to the skin and mucous membranes and can trigger allergic reactions. Not suitable for households with small children or animals. Gloves should be worn when handling the plant.
Wear gloves when caring for the pencil bush, especially if you are already prone to allergies. The milky plant sap can cause severe reactions on the skin and mucous membranes. Particular care is required when cutting the bush. Also make sure that the pencil plant cannot be reached by visiting children or animals.
The most important things in brief:
- all parts of plants poisonous
- may cause allergic reactions
- irritant to skin and mucous membranes
- wear gloves when working on the plant
- not suitable for households with small children or animals
Tip
It's best to wear gardening gloves when working with your pencil bush (€9.00 on Amazon), because the toxic milky sap can trigger severe allergic reactions.
