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The pencil shrub is poisonous in all plant parts
Is the pencil shrub poisonous?
The African shrub is one of the spurge plants and they are poisonous. Unfortunately, this also applies to the pencil plant and indeed to all plant parts. Therefore it is not an ideal houseplant for families with small children or pets.
Previous article Can I propagate pencil plants myself?Wear gloves when taking care of the pencil, especially if you are already prone to allergies. The milky sap can cause severe reactions to the skin and mucous membranes. Take special care when cutting the shrub. Also make sure that the pencil plant can not be reached by visiting children or animals.
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When working with your pencil shrub, it is best to wear gardening gloves, as the poisonous milk juice can cause severe allergic reactions.