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As beautiful as she is, the Clivia is unfortunately poisonous
Is the Clivia poisonous?
Neither easy to maintain nor harmless to humans and animals, the Clivia is not suitable for every household equally. But if you have neither children nor pets, you will find here an extremely attractive houseplant.
Next article How to Maintain Your Clivia Tips and TricksThe contained alkaloids in the Clivia lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased salivation and sweating when ingested. In the worst case, even paralysis and kidney damage can occur. Pets such as dogs and cats respond to clivia in a similar way to humans. It is best to bring the animals immediately to the vet in case of poisoning.
Even touches are not dangerous for sensitive people, they can lead to skin irritation. It is best to wear gloves when repotting or splitting the plant, so do not come in contact with the sap and avoid reaction. Pour and fertilize your Klivien with circumspection, so keep the danger low.
Choose the right location
If you want to have a clivia despite the toxicity, then you must give her a suitable place. The plant should be placed out of reach of romping children and curious pets, even though they may rarely visit. Bright, but not too warm, that's how the decorative Clivia likes it best. A window to the east or west is very good, a south window, however, less.
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If you have small children or a pet, then you should look for another houseplant, Klivien can cause strong symptoms.