Is the latest round-leaf taro poisonous?

Round-leaf taro is an evergreen plant of the bamboo taro family, its leaves are large and green, with neatly arranged wide stripes, is a very suitable for ornamental plants. At the same time, because round-leaf taro is more shady and likes a warm and humid semi-shade environment, it can grow well even in a darker room, so it is also a very suitable plant for growing at home. Many friends who know more about plants know that many plants in the taro family are toxic, and if the leaves of taro are damaged and juices flow out at the same time, they should be handled with great care. Is round-leaf taro a poisonous taro? Below, the pro-agricultural network will introduce to you whether round-leaf taro is poisonous.

Is round-leaf taro poisonous?

The reason why we question whether round-leaf taro is poisonous is that it belongs to the family of bamboo taro. In fact, not every kind of bamboo taro is poisonous. according to the current research, round-leaf taro is one of the non-poisonous taro, and from the division of plants, there are genera and species under the family, while there are 31 genera and 550 species in the bamboo taro family, so it is not correct to say that the bamboo taro is poisonous.

Second, the efficacy of round-leaf taro

We already know that round-leaf taro is a kind of non-toxic plant, in fact, it is not only non-toxic, but also edible. Let's take a look at the effects and effects of round-leaf taro.

1. Economic value

Round-leaf taro leaves have many colors, so it is very ornamental. And because round-leaf taro is a shady plant, it has strong shade tolerance and strong adaptability to the dark environment, so we can use them as landscaping and plant them in the shade of courtyards, public parks or roads. These are widely used in South China. Moreover, we can also match round-leaf taro with other flowers to become a perfect choice for greenhouse cultivation and urban landscape, which are widely used in the north.

two。 Ornamental function

Considering that the leaf color of round-leaf taro is gorgeous and it is a shady plant, in addition, the cultivation and management of round-leaf taro is relatively simple and widely used in indoor pot cultivation. Indoors, due to the colorful leaves of round-leaf taro, it is high-grade and can be directly used as a leaf-cutting raw material for flower arrangement.

3. Decorative function

As one of the most famous indoor plants in the world, round-leaf taro can be used in the remote corner of the hotel for permanent decoration, but also can decorate the bedroom at home. Remember that in the process of cultivating round-leaf taro, every time we put it indoors, we should put it on the balcony for a period of time to facilitate the long-term viewing of round-leaf taro.

4. Afforestation value

Although the formaldehyde removal capacity of round-leaf taro is 1/2 of that of Cymbidium, it is much more efficient than other ordinary plants and can purify the air. In addition, round-leaf taro is also a master of ammonia removal.

After reading this article, we not only know that round-leaf taro is not poisonous, but also know that round-leaf taro has so many functions, so we don't have to worry about children at home. It can also beautify the environment and purify the air. In addition, its living habits are also very suitable for family planting. If you like, you might as well plant a pot at home!