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- Attention! The milky juice of the violin fig is slightly poisonous!
- The violin fig is slightly poisonous
- Tips
The violin fig is slightly poisonous
Attention! The milky juice of the violin fig is slightly poisonous!
Violin figs belong to the mulberry family. Like all plants of this family, the violin fig contains a latex that is slightly poisonous. Caution is advised when small children and curious pets belong to the family.
The violin fig is slightly poisonous
The poisonous latex of the violin fig is found in all parts of the plant. It triggers mild discomfort and occasionally allergic reactions of the skin - especially when small children or pets eat plant parts.
If children and pets are part of the family, you should make sure that you keep violon figs in a safe place.
Never leave any leftovers or discarded leaves, but dispose of them immediately so that neither children nor pets can get to them.
Tips
Cutting a violin fig is not necessary. Nevertheless, it may be useful to cut the tree if it has become too high or you want to stimulate the branching of the plant.