Is iron begonia (tiger thorn plum) poisonous? Can I put it indoors?

Iron Begonia, also known as tiger thorn plum, is a trailing shrub plant of Euphorbiaceae, with hard and pointed thorns on its stem, small flowers, long flowering period and bright colors, so many people want to raise a pot. So, is iron begonia poisonous? Can I put it indoors?

Is Iron Begonia poisonous?

Iron begonia is poisonous.

1. The whole plant of Tripterygium is poisonous, because it is Euphorbiaceae, and this family is basically poisonous. when its branches have a wound, it will flow out a kind of white juice from the wound. This juice contains toxin and is highly toxic. It is irritating to the skin and mucous membrane. Accidental ingestion will cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea and so on. If it enters the eyes, serious cases will cause blindness.

2. Although iron begonia is poisonous, it has the function of protecting the house. it can remove harmful gases from the home, especially to sulfur dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, nitric acid fog and phosgene; it can absorb smoke and dust and remove the dirt in the air; it can also melt evil spirits, its dry stems or flowers and leaves have thorns, thorns can rush to the top of the outer evil spirit, so it is an excellent chemical evil spirit plant.

3. Although iron begonia is poisonous, its roots, stems, leaves, flowers and milk can be used as medicine, bitter in taste and cool in nature. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, stopping diarrhea, pulling poison and purging fire, cooling blood and hemostasis, expelling water and expelling pus, for carbuncle, hepatitis, edema, uterine bleeding, stool poison, falling, etc.; its branches can secrete a kind of toxic mucus and can stick mosquitoes and flies.

Can iron begonia be put indoors?

Iron begonia can be put indoors.

1. Iron Begonia is highly ornamental and pleasing to the eye. It is fascinating to watch indoors every day, and together with other plants or furniture, it can beautify the home environment, adjust the mood, relieve pressure, increase vitality, edify our temperament and enhance our temperament; not only that, it can also purify the air and release the oxygen needed by human beings, making the indoor air more fresh.

2. Tiehaitang has certain requirements on the surrounding growth environment, which is most suitable for ventilated places. It is generally planted in courtyards and balconies. If the indoor space is large or ventilated, it is OK to keep a pot. If the space is not large, you can raise it during the day. It is best to move out at night, and this plant is not 100% safe for people and can not be raised indoors.

3. Iron begonia is a poisonous and prickly plant. There are old people, children and pets at home. Keep it out of reach. If you can't do it, don't keep it at home; its juice is poisonous, wear gloves when managing and protect it, don't let the juice stain the skin and wound, and don't eat and touch plant tissue at will. After contact, carefully clean the contact area to prevent the retention of toxic substances. If poisoned, send it to the doctor in time.

Conclusion: iron begonia is poisonous, its branches appear wound will flow out a kind of white juice, this juice contains toxin, has irritating effect on skin and mucous membrane, accidental eating will cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, etc., if it enters the eyes, serious cases will cause blindness; if there are elderly people, children, pets at home, put them in places out of contact, if not, do not keep them at home to avoid poisoning.