Delicate flowers and a pleasant scent make freesias a very popular cut plant for the vase. The question quickly arises as to the toxicity of this beauty. However, that is not so easy to answer.
Are freesias poisonous?
Freesias are unlikely to be poisonous as cut flowers or in plant care, but their tuber, which may be poisonous, should be kept safe from children and pets. The plant is not suitable for consumption.
How poisonous is freesia?
The information is contradictory, sometimes freesia is considered poisonous because it is a tuberous plant. Many more or poisonous plant species can be found in this category. According to other information, freesia does not contain any toxic ingredients. The cut flower therefore does not appear to pose any danger, but it is not suitable for consumption. Planting and caring for it does not pose any danger either.
The most important things in brief:
- Aboveground plant part probably not poisonous
- Bulb could be poisonous
- Keep the tuber safe from children and pets during wintering
- Plant not suitable for consumption
Tip
To avoid any risk, store the tubers of your freesias so that neither small children nor pets can reach them.
