Numerous beautifully blooming flowers pose a he alth risk to humans and animals. Concerned parents and pet owners therefore suspect that the opulent flowers of prairie gentian pose a potential risk of poisoning. Read this guide to find out whether Eustoma is poisonous or not.
Is Eustoma poisonous to people and animals?
Eustoma, also known as prairie gentian, is not poisonous to humans, cats and dogs. The subtropical plant can be safely used as a cut, house, bed or balcony plant without posing a poisoning risk to pets and children.
Is Eustoma poisonous?
The subtropical eustoma is not poisonous. Hobby gardeners with a penchant for lavish flowers will be happy to note this fact. Since the 20th century, the eustoma has been a highly valued cut flower, adding floral abundance and splendor to representative bouquets. The 30 cm tall herbaceous perennial is also on the rise as a bedding plant for the summer garden as well as a decorative balcony potted plant and houseplant.
Large bell-shaped flowers on 40 cm to 60 cm long stems rise above a foliage of lanceolate leaves. The flowering period extends from June/July to August/September. In reference to its origins in the prairies of America, Eustoma is also called prairie gentian. Botanically, the picturesque flower belongs to the gentian family (Gentianaceae).
Is Eustoma poisonous to cats and dogs?
The safety of a eustoma includes cats and dogs. In contrast to many cut flowers (e.g. amaryllis), bedding plants (e.g. tulips), houseplants (e.g. poinsettias) and balcony plants (e.g. azaleas), a prairie gentian is not poisonous to pets.
What types of Eustoma are there?
Hobby gardeners with children and pets have plenty to choose from when it comes to non-toxic Eustoma varieties. A colorful array of decorative varieties allows for a colorful yet carefree design of beds, balconies and windowsills. The following selection provides an insight into the colorful world of beautiful prairie gentian varieties for the family garden:
- Cessna White blooms with bright white, lush double bell flowers.
- Adom Red Picotee impresses with white flowers bordered in violet-red.
- Little Summer Orange decorates beds, balconies and windowsills with orange, semi-double flowers.
- Croma stands out with champagne-colored flowers on stems up to 60 cm high.
- Largo transports the viewer into a white-pink floral frenzy.
Tip
Eustoma is not hardy
As a house, bed and balcony plant, Eustoma is not hardy. For this reason, the American flower beauty is carelessly discarded in this country after a single season. However, if the flowering prairie gentian is granted a bright, temperate winter quarters, the flower festival repeats itself next summer. The easiest way to overwinter a Eustoma is side by side with Sundaville, Dipladenia and other frost-sensitive potted plants.
