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- Beautiful, but poisonous: the Calla!
- Calla - the poisonous houseplant
- Wear gloves while grooming
- Tips & Tricks
Calla is also toxic to humans
Beautiful, but poisonous: the Calla!
As beautiful as Calla is, for a household where children and pets live, she is not the flower of choice. The parts of the plant contain a chemical substance that primarily attacks the mucous membranes.
Calla - the poisonous houseplant
All parts of the plant are poisonous:
Contact with parts of the calla leads to severe reddening of the skin, including nettle fever. If the juice is swallowed, diarrhea, fever and chills may occur.
Wear gloves while grooming
When cultivating your calla, make sure the plant does not touch the bare skin. Protect your hands with gloves.
Tips & Tricks
The flower not only separates plant juice when cutting, but also over the leaf tips. Therefore, set up the room calla so that the juice does not drip on furniture or the floor. This is especially important when children and pets belong to the family.