There is no clear answer as to whether the pubic flower is poisonous. There are different opinions on this. Caution is therefore advised if children and pets are part of the family. In this case, it is better not to care for this houseplant.
Is the pubic flower poisonous to children and pets?
Is the pubic flower poisonous? Opinions on this vary. However, it is likely that it is one of the mildly poisonous houseplants. For families with children and pets, it is advisable to forgo caring for the pubic flower.
It is not certain whether the pubic flower is poisonous
There are very different opinions on the toxicity of the pubic flower. While some experts consider the plant to be non-toxic and therefore harmless, others warn that it is poisonous.
It can probably be assumed that the pubic flower is one of the only slightly poisonous houseplants. No deaths or serious poisonings have been reported so far.
Parents and pet owners are still advised to avoid keeping pubic flowers in order to avoid any danger to children and animals.
Tip
There are almost 200 different species of pubic flowers. In our latitudes they are often cultivated as hanging plants. The flowers are tubular and look extremely decorative.
