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Dahlia (Dahlia)
You are likely already familiar with several members of the dahlia genus since they are popular as garden plants and ornamental flowers. Thousands of cultivars of dahlia have been bred for their vibrantly colored flowers which bloom in a variety of different sizes and shapes throughout the summer months.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Dahlia
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Attributes of Dahlia
Plant Height
30 cm to 1.8 m
Spread
30 cm to 90 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Dahlia
Dahlia and Their Toxicity
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* The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
Toxic to Dogs
Contact with any part of the dahlia (genus Dahlia) causes mild to moderate toxicity in dogs. All parts of these plants may cause reactions when touched or eaten. Common signs of topical poisoning include red, itchy, blistering or otherwise irritated skin. If a dog eats this plant, they may experience an upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea. Luckily, most cases of dahlia poisoning are fairly mild, but seek veterinary attention if the purging is severe or prolonged.
Toxic to Cats
Many Dahlia species and varieties are mildly toxic to cats. The chemicals responsible for poisoning are still unknown, but it's certain that these compounds are present in all parts of the dahlia . The symptoms of poisoning include mild gastrointestinal upset and mild skin irritations.
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Who Is Most at Risk of Plant Poisoning?
Your pets like cats and dogs can be poisoned by them as well!
Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
It’s better to kill those growing around your house. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages, and do not let your pets reach it;Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you take your pets to hike with you in the wild, please don’t let them eat any plants that you don’t know;
Once your pets eat, touch or inhale anything from toxic plants and act abnormally, please call the doctors for help ASAP!
Pets
Some pets are less likely than children to eat and touch just about everything. This is good, as a pet owner. However, you know your pet best, and it is up to you to keep them safe. There are plenty of poisonous weeds that can grow within the confines of your lawn, which might make your dogs or cats ill or worse if they eat them. Try to have an idea of what toxic plants grow in your area and keep them under control and your pets away from them.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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Who Is Most at Risk of Plant Poisoning?
Everyone should keep the following in mind to prevent being poisoned:
Do not eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you need to kill it, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages;
Wear properly when you hiking or working in the wilderness. Long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hiking shoes, etc., that protect you from being hurt by any plants;
Once you or your family aren’t feeling well after eating, touching or inhaling anything from toxic plants, please call your doctor for help ASAP!
Outdoor Workers and Recreationalists
Those who enjoy the outdoors either as a hobby or as part of their work will rarely see a plant and decide to munch on it (although the scenario is not unheard of). However, they do tend to deal with moving through and brushing aside plants. These people are more at risk of being poisoned by touching toxic plants than by ingesting them.
Foragers
Foraging for food and medicinal plants is a desirable skill among people who want to feel at one with the land. This hobby can be very useful and enjoyable, but if done wrong , it can lead to disastrous effects. People who forage are picking and grabbing plants with the full intention of using those plants, most of the time to ingest them.
Children
While outdoor workers are more likely to touch poison and foragers are more likely to ingest poison, children can easily do both. These bundles of joy just love to run around and explore the world. They enjoy touching things and occasionally shoving random stuff in their mouth; this is a terrible combination with toxic plants in the mix.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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How to Grow and Care for Dahlia
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Dahlia s are perennial plants known for their showy, brilliant blooms. They require full sun, rich well-drained soil, and regular watering. Dahlia s flourish in temperate climates and are not frost tolerant. Common challenges include pests like slugs and aphids, as well as viral diseases such as dahlia mosaic. Seasonal care considerations include the need for autumn tuber storage in colder climates, spring planting, and summer feeding for optimal growth. With proper care, dahlias can display their stunning colors throughout the warm season.
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Garden dahlia
The garden dahlia is a common spring flower that comes in a wide range of colors. The flowers themselves are unscented and attract pollinators, like bees, using only their bright coloration. Dahlia pinnata plants were grown by ancient Aztecs, and it is now the official flower of Mexico. It is genetically related to garden plants like sunflowers and zinnias.
Scarlet dahlia
With dozens of selected cultivars, scarlet dahlia is a highly popular ornamental plant, particularly in warmer climates. Despite its common name, the flowers aren't always red, but orange, pale pink, or yellow, as well. Numerous cultivars available on market are made by crossing Dahlia coccinea with Dahlia pinnata.
Species dahlia
Species dahlia (Dahlia merckii) is a fairy-like flowering plant that blooms in an array of whites and pinks. They are used in flower beds, displays, garden borders, and cut flower arrangements. Species dahlia attracts welcome friends such as bees, butterflies, and birds.
Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion'
Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion' is a Formal Decorative dahlia cultivar characterized by its miniature but showy, shell-pink blooms borne on tall stems. The popularity of this cultivar comes from its low maintenance, as well as from its long-lasting flowering season.
Dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete'
This award-winning cultivar is distinctive for its spiky flowers and deep red color. A member of the Cactus Dahlias family, which are hybrids of other dahlia cultivars, the dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete' was named for its summer blooming period and night-like color. Gardeners love to use dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete' when they want to add some drama or a centerpiece to their gardens.
Dahlia 'Orange Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Orange Fubuki''s ruffled, twisting petals and apricot color are what make this cultivar unique among dahlias. Cultivated as a hybrid of other dahlia varieties, it was named after the Japanese word for "snow," giving it the meaning "orange snow." dahlia 'Orange Fubuki' is beloved by gardeners for its delightful color, continuous blooming, and unique textural appeal.
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine'
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine' is an anemone-flowered dahlia cultivar, possibly named for its orange florets which sit in the middle of beautiful pink petals. This cultivar grows a lot of flowers, and in addition to being striking in beds and pots they are prized for being long-lasting when cut for arrangements.
Dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede'
The dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede' is a vigorous cultivar that produces many silvery pink flowers from summer until frost. Kept in hedges the dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede' is kept for its large cut flowers even winning an Award of Garden Merit for its visual appeal.
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Garden dahlia
Garden dahlia
The garden dahlia is a common spring flower that comes in a wide range of colors. The flowers themselves are unscented and attract pollinators, like bees, using only their bright coloration. Dahlia pinnata plants were grown by ancient Aztecs, and it is now the official flower of Mexico. It is genetically related to garden plants like sunflowers and zinnias.
Scarlet dahlia
Scarlet dahlia
With dozens of selected cultivars, scarlet dahlia is a highly popular ornamental plant, particularly in warmer climates. Despite its common name, the flowers aren't always red, but orange, pale pink, or yellow, as well. Numerous cultivars available on market are made by crossing Dahlia coccinea with Dahlia pinnata.
Species dahlia
Species dahlia
Species dahlia (Dahlia merckii) is a fairy-like flowering plant that blooms in an array of whites and pinks. They are used in flower beds, displays, garden borders, and cut flower arrangements. Species dahlia attracts welcome friends such as bees, butterflies, and birds.
Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion'
Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion'
Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion' is a Formal Decorative dahlia cultivar characterized by its miniature but showy, shell-pink blooms borne on tall stems. The popularity of this cultivar comes from its low maintenance, as well as from its long-lasting flowering season.
Dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete'
Dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete'
This award-winning cultivar is distinctive for its spiky flowers and deep red color. A member of the Cactus Dahlias family, which are hybrids of other dahlia cultivars, the dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete' was named for its summer blooming period and night-like color. Gardeners love to use dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete' when they want to add some drama or a centerpiece to their gardens.
Dahlia 'Orange Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Orange Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Orange Fubuki''s ruffled, twisting petals and apricot color are what make this cultivar unique among dahlias. Cultivated as a hybrid of other dahlia varieties, it was named after the Japanese word for "snow," giving it the meaning "orange snow." dahlia 'Orange Fubuki' is beloved by gardeners for its delightful color, continuous blooming, and unique textural appeal.
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine'
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine'
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine' is an anemone-flowered dahlia cultivar, possibly named for its orange florets which sit in the middle of beautiful pink petals. This cultivar grows a lot of flowers, and in addition to being striking in beds and pots they are prized for being long-lasting when cut for arrangements.
Dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede'
Dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede'
The dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede' is a vigorous cultivar that produces many silvery pink flowers from summer until frost. Kept in hedges the dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede' is kept for its large cut flowers even winning an Award of Garden Merit for its visual appeal.
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Suffusion'
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Suffusion'
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Suffusion' is a dahlia that stands out for its showy double flowers which contrast with the single flowers of the parent. A suffusion is a spreading of color across a surface, often meaning the spread of blood across the face. This is a great name since the pink of this flower calls to mind blushing cheeks.
Dahlia 'Myrtle's Folly'
Dahlia 'Myrtle's Folly'
A stunning mix of gold, rose, and coral, the petals of dahlia 'Myrtle's Folly' resemble a sunset. These dahlia cultivars, a member of the "Descasplit Dahlias", distinguish themselves from other flowers by having their florets split into two. They are excellent as cut flowers because they have a long vase life, and the plants flower more after cutting, yet they are also a great addition to any perennial garden.
Dahlia 'Melody Dora'
Dahlia 'Melody Dora'
It's the yellowy-orange petals that appear to have been lightly painted over with salmon-pink that draw the attention to dahlia 'Melody Dora' and make it highly sought. An eye-catching cultivar in the Melody series of dahlias, 'Dora' is named after the hybridizer's mother. Gardeners cherish it for its compactness and distinctive flower form.
Dahlia 'Melody Mambo'
Dahlia 'Melody Mambo'
Dahlia 'Melody Mambo' is a decorative dahlia with impressively large and bright flower heads. They are ideal for cut arrangements and attract a wealth of pollinators to the garden. Additionally, the plant is deer resistant. Gardeners with less space will be able to successfully plant these in containers.
Dahlia 'Bantling'
Dahlia 'Bantling'
The dahlia 'Bantling' is a showy, herbaceous perennial heralded for its vibrant and intricate bloom. Often flaunting brilliant hues, the flower's geometric petals array themselves in a painterly fashion around its central disk. Enjoys well-drained, fertile soil, and thrives under the full sun, its stature and coloration peaking in late summer. Each blossom is a centerpiece, making dahlia 'Bantling' a favorite for gardens and displays.
Dahlia 'Honka'
Dahlia 'Honka'
The dahlia 'Honka' is an orchid-type cultivar set apart from other varieties of Dahlia by its "pinwheel" of eight petals. A multi-award-winning cultivar, the dahlia 'Honka' is beloved for its unique appearance and prolific blooming from summer to frost.
Dahlia 'Karma Sangria'
Dahlia 'Karma Sangria'
Dahlia 'Karma Sangria' is differentiated by its quill-like petals that are golden toward the center of the flower and transition to a red or purple color, reminiscent of sangria, a popular punch drink. It is a hybrid of Dahlia 'Alfred Grille' and an undistributed cultivar.
Dahlia 'Contraste'
Dahlia 'Contraste'
Dahlia 'Contraste' is a double-formed cultivar that was developed for the purpose of becoming a cut flower. Developed by Chevalier in 1950, its parentage is unknown. The French cultivar is named Dahlia 'Contraste' for the contrast between its red petals and white tips. Gardeners may plant the dahlia 'Contraste' as a decorative dahlia for showing purposes.
Dahlia 'Cornel'
Dahlia 'Cornel'
Dahlia 'Cornel' has cherry-colored blooms and dark green foliage that create a striking contrast and bring joy to all who view it. It's a Dahlia cultivar within the Ball Dahlia group, meaning it shows off an intense color and a highly intricate bloom structure.
Dahlia 'Jescot Julie'
Dahlia 'Jescot Julie'
Dahlia 'Jescot Julie' is a uniquely colored dahlia that has double flowers in contrast to the less showy single blooms of the parent. The flowers are orange-yellow on the exteriors and a darker red on their undersides. This color contrast makes this plant a great addition to borders and it is also frequently used as a cut flower.
Dahlia 'Glorie van Heemstede'
Dahlia 'Glorie van Heemstede'
Dahlia 'Glorie van Heemstede' is a type of dahlia named ‘glory of Heemstede’ after a town in the Netherlands where the plant was cultivated. It grows taller than many other cultivars and is therefore designed for use as a striking border plant. Its yellow double-blooms are truly glorious and appear in summer and fall.
Dahlia 'Peace Pact'
Dahlia 'Peace Pact'
Dahlia 'Peace Pact' is a dahlia cultivar that cut flower arrangers particularly value, as its bright white blooms are sure to draw attention! It's a Waterlily Dahlia, placed in this category for its unique double blossoms and the interesting scattering of its petals. These details set it apart from other dahlia cultivars.
Dahlia 'Rebecca's World'
Dahlia 'Rebecca's World'
Dahlia 'Rebecca's World' is a Decorative Dahlia cultivar renowned for its bicolor flowers that change colors as they mature. Flowers that start out as white will mature to crimson, and vice versa. The inter-phases give the most attractive white-red flowers. Dahlia 'Rebecca's World' was first hybridized by Bal in the Netherlands in 2001.
Dahlia 'Little Dorrit'
Dahlia 'Little Dorrit'
Dahlia 'Little Dorrit' is a purplish-red dahlia cultivar. It is one of the smaller dahlias, only growing to about 70 cm tall. The flower head is also tiny, only about 5 cm in diameter, which is as tiny as a dahlia can get. 'Little Dorrit' is a reference to the famous novel of the same name by Charles Dickens, but the name may also refer to how tiny this dahlia is.
Dahlia 'My Love'
Dahlia 'My Love'
A variant of dahlia notably suitable for cuttings, dahlia 'My Love' bears creamy white flowers that radiate from a yellow-green heart. It blooms prodigiously from midsummer until the first burst of cold weather. It cannot tolerate frost, although it remains upright and healthy in rain.
Dahlia 'Break Out'
Dahlia 'Break Out'
With its large flower heads, the dahlia 'Break Out' is a popular decorative cultivar. It is especially floriferous, providing many blooms from summer until frost, and is a prominent decorative dahlia. The dahlia 'Break Out' has quickly become popular not only in gardens but also as a bridal cut flower option for bouquets.
Dahlia 'Pooh'
Dahlia 'Pooh'
With its prolific blooming, the dahlia 'Pooh' is a choice cultivar for promoting pollinators. With its vibrant red petals and a crown of golden petals at its middle, the dahlia 'Pooh' bears the signature colors of the fictional bear Winnie the Pooh. Gardeners enjoy planting this cultivar for its simplicity. It has even won the Award of Garden Merit.
Dahlia 'Edge of Joy'
Dahlia 'Edge of Joy'
This camellia look-alike, the dahlia 'Edge of Joy', forms long-lasting blooms from summer to frost. The Royal Horticultural Society has deemed the dahlia 'Edge of Joy' ideal for pollinators like honey bees, and it is popular among gardeners for this reason. These unique and long-lasting blooms have white and magenta colors swirling out from golden centers.
Dahlia 'Bitsy'
Dahlia 'Bitsy'
Dahlia 'Bitsy' is a charming cultivar known for its petite stature and vibrant blooms. Vibrant yellow petals edged with splashes of red make dahlia 'Bitsy''s flowers a garden highlight. Reaching modest heights, it thrives in sunny spots, its blossoms forming a lively tapestry that attracts pollinators and adds a splash of color to beds and borders.
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Royal'
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Royal'
Known for its tall height and purple blooms, the dahlia 'Hillcrest Royal' is sturdy, making it a good flower for cutting. However, the dahlia 'Hillcrest Royal' is a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit and can be used in exhibitions, cut flower bouquets, or gardens for new gardeners.
Dahlia 'Scura'
Dahlia 'Scura'
Dahlia 'Scura' is a dwarf variety of dahlia that grows to 46 cm and has flowers that grow no bigger than 10 cm across. "Scura" translates to "dark" or "somber," referring to the deep red tone of its flowers' red coloration. It is a good flower for attracting pollinators and also does well as a cut flower in a vase.
Dahlia 'Preference'
Dahlia 'Preference'
With its sumptuous, waterlily-like blooms, dahlia 'Preference' offers a visual feast in late summer gardens. The flowers' petals blend from soft lavender to a creamy white center, attracting pollinators and admirers alike. Standing tall on sturdy stems, dahlia 'Preference' is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in the full sun, its vivid display enhanced by a well-drained, rich soil environment. This cultivar's striking inflorescences make it a favored choice for both borders and cut flower arrangements.
Dahlia 'The Phantom'
Dahlia 'The Phantom'
Dahlia 'The Phantom' belongs to the anemone group of Dahlia cultivars. This cultivar differs from other Dahlia cultivars by its unusual flowers that consist of masses of tiny, tube-like, burgundy and golden-orange petals surrounded by larger, flattened pale pink petals. Despite the ghostly name, onlookers are unlikely to miss its impressive blooms.
Dahlia 'Orfeo'
Dahlia 'Orfeo'
Dahlia 'Orfeo' is a cactus dahlia cultivar with extravagant blooms. These blooms are hard to miss with unique narrow pointed petals and an extravagant color of bright reddish-purple. Furthermore, they are some of the largest flowers in the entire genus, reaching a diameter of 15 to 20 cm. You can catch these amazing flowers blooming in summer and fall.
Dahlia 'Impression Festivo'
Dahlia 'Impression Festivo'
Dahlia 'Impression Festivo' is a collarette dahlia cultivar with larger, intense red petals arranged around tiny cream-white petals. This cultivar is favored by gardeners because of the bicolor effect of its flowers, as well as for its sturdy stems that keep the flowers straight. Dahlia 'Impression Festivo' is a festive dwarf Collaratte dahlia that is part of the Impression Series. It was specifically bred for use as bedding, on balconies, and patios.
Dahlia 'Alva's Doris'
Dahlia 'Alva's Doris'
Dahlia 'Alva's Doris' is a unique semi-cactus noted for its stark red flowers. It is a dahlia cultivar introduced by Frost in 1966. Horticulturalists like that it is deer resistant, frost hardy, and is summer and autumnal flowering.
Dahlia 'Garden Show'
Dahlia 'Garden Show'
Dahlia 'Garden Show' is a showy, herbaceous perennial, celebrated for its vibrant, large blossoms that range from pink to red hues. Typically blooming in late summer, dahlia 'Garden Show''s flowers are lush, with layers of petals creating a pompom effect. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil, needing full sun for optimal growth and blooming. Dahlia 'Garden Show' attracts pollinators and is often a centrepiece in ornamental gardens.
Dahlia 'Impression Fuego'
Dahlia 'Impression Fuego'
Dahlia 'Impression Fuego' is a collarette dahlia unique for its dual-hued petals which encircle smaller yellow petals. It is a cultivar of the 'Bishop of Landaff' dahlia and is of the Impression Fantastico variety. Dahlia 'Impression Fuego' is name for its flame-like appearance – "fuego" means "fire" in Spanish. It is liked by gardeners for its bold colors and is deer resistant.
Dahlia 'Lady Kate'
Dahlia 'Lady Kate'
Dahlia 'Lady Kate' is a decorative waterlily Dahlia, enjoyed particularly for its pink blooms which fade into a whiter shade as the season progresses. It is quite a new cultivar, but is already known for producing a lot of flowers which show up great in borders or beds against less showy plants.
Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester'
Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester'
Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester' is a dahlia with petite, delicate purple flowers that was registered by Van Der Linden in 2002. It grows quite thick foliage that is a bronzed burgundy color. This interesting coloring makes it a popular garden cultivar, and it is also enjoyed cut for arrangements. It attracts pollinators and can tolerate many different soil types, as long as it is well-drained.
Dahlia 'Purple Gem'
Dahlia 'Purple Gem'
Dahlia 'Purple Gem' is a colorful Dahlia hybrid named for its intensely colored purple flowers. These showy flowers feature unusually elongated petals and are often used in flower arrangements. This plant attracts butterflies and is perfect for city and cottage gardens.
Dahlia 'Gallery Bellini'
Dahlia 'Gallery Bellini'
Dahlia 'Gallery Bellini' is a summery stunner with beautiful peach-colored blooms. These compact, bushy plants are perfect for container gardening or as border edging. Dahlia 'Gallery Bellini' are prized for their long-lasting cut flowers and add a pop of color to any garden.
Dahlia 'Happy Single Flame'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Flame'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Flame' is a single-flowered dahlia named for its yellow, orange, and red coloring which resembles fire. It produces dramatic individual blooms (as the name suggests) in summer which can last into fall. These are also admired as cut flowers. This lovely cultivar has won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Dahlia 'Verda'
Dahlia 'Verda'
Dahlia 'Verda' is a semi-cactus dahlia with a name that references the greenish centers of its white flowers. Dahlia 'Verda' was introduced in 1994 and has stayed popular because of its hardiness and deer resistance. Its large flowers are a beautiful addition to the garden, and due to their straight stems, these flowers are also desirable for cut flower arrangements.
Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie'
Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie'
Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie' features vibrant pink blooms with a touch of gold at the heart of each petal, presenting a stunning ball-shaped flower. This captivating dahlia variety thrives in well-drained soil with ample sunlight, its opulent flowers rising above the foliage on sturdy stems. Its flamboyant display peaks throughout the summer into fall, offering a feast for pollinators and a spectacle for garden admirers.
Dahlia 'Geerling's Indian Summer'
Dahlia 'Geerling's Indian Summer'
Dahlia 'Geerling's Indian Summer' is a deep crimson red dahlia cultivar that stands out among the shades of purple, pink, and white that are more typical of this genus. Its dimensions are right in the middle of the scale for dahlias, with an average-sized flower head of 15 cm and an average height of 1 m. The name refers to the hot red colors of the blooms.
Dahlia 'Eveline'
Dahlia 'Eveline'
On the edges of dahlia 'Eveline''s voluminous, creamy-white blooms, there is the slightest dusting of lilac, which makes this dahlia hybrid unique from others of its genus and, as a result, highly desired amongst gardeners. It's part of the Decorative Dahlia range because of its highly ornamental appearance.
Dahlia 'Ace Summer Emotions'
Dahlia 'Ace Summer Emotions'
Dahlia 'Ace Summer Emotions' is a semi-cactus style dahlia often placed in cutting gardens to be used in arrangements. The pale purple blooms are medium-sized and stand up very straight on the stems without needing to be staked. It will do well in all soil types and acidities, and while it prefers full sun, it is quite cold-hardy. It is attractive to birds, bees, and other pollinators. As the name suggests, dahlia 'Ace Summer Emotions' blooms mainly in summer.
Dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco'
Dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco'
The dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco' captivates with its vibrantly patterned petals, blending shades of pink, orange, and yellow. This compact cultivar, ideal for small gardens or containers, displays lush, pinnate foliage that supports a succession of striking, rounded blooms. Adaptable and resilient, dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco' flourishes in well-drained soil under the full sun, its blooms attracting pollinators and admirers alike, offering a spectacular summer to fall display.
Dahlia 'Karma Choc'
Dahlia 'Karma Choc'
The dahlia 'Karma Choc' variety is unique for its long blooming period (from midsummer until winter) and wonderful vase life. This breed is part of the "Karma" collection, which is cultivated from other dahlia varieties for the purpose of long-lasting cut flowers. That, plus its deep chocolate color, are what gives the dahlia 'Karma Choc' its name. It is very popular for its use as a bouquet flower and the rich color it adds to gardens.
Dahlia 'Karma Lagoon'
Dahlia 'Karma Lagoon'
Dahlia 'Karma Lagoon' is a cactus dahlia cultivar introduced in 1995. Its large and beautiful flowers are a blue-purple and bloom in summer. They have strong, upright stems and large flowers which last for one to two weeks when cut. These flowers are ideal for a garden with a lot of sun.
Dahlia 'Gallery Serenade'
Dahlia 'Gallery Serenade'
Dahlia 'Gallery Serenade' is a cultivar that merges bedding dahlias with dwarf dahlias, creating a unique, miniature beauty perfect for bedding edges, containers, and borders. It's a small delight that grows rapidly but only reaches heights of up to 45cm. It's part of the Dahlia Gallery series, hence the word "Gallery" featuring in its name.
Dahlia 'Marble Ball'
Dahlia 'Marble Ball'
The dahlia 'Marble Ball' is a double-flower cultivar with extended bloom time. It derives its name from its marbled purple flowers. A winner of many awards, the dahlia 'Marble Ball' is often kept for cut flowers as well as its ability to diversify gardens.
Sunshine dahlia
Sunshine dahlia
Sunshine dahlia is a Dahlia cultivar, selected to have single, but very attractive flowers with sunny golden petals, orange centers, and prominent white anthers. This cultivar is prized by gardeners as a backdrop or border plant, but it's also a popular cut flower for flower arrangements.
Dahlia 'Twyning's After Eight'
Dahlia 'Twyning's After Eight'
Dahlia 'Twyning's After Eight' is a unique variety with bright white flowers that have slight pink accents and a bright yellow center, which contrasts strongly with its black foliage. This cultivar has strong stems, making it attractive both in gardens and as a cut flower and helping earn it the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Dahlia 'Tsuki'
Dahlia 'Tsuki'
Dahlia 'Tsuki' has an impressive wow factor with long spindly petals that curl up like a spider's legs. This is highly unique when compared to others of its genus, particularly its original plant, the dahlia, which has a much more open petal structure. It's no surprise that dahlia 'Tsuki' is such a popular hybrid. Just look at its flowers!
Dahlia 'Carter'
Dahlia 'Carter'
Dahlia 'Carter', named after the cultivator's wife, Jeanette Carter, is an attractive decorative dahlia with a multi-colored flower head that is bright yellow in the center, blending through a coral pink to delicate orange and yellow, with white petals on its outside. This dramatic color gradiant is very different from the single-colored flowers of the parent.
Dahlia 'Happy Single Date'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Date'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Date' is a single-flowering dahlia cultivar with dark foliage and light orange flowers. It blooms from midsummer until frost and is very floriferous, making it ideal for beds, borders, and also cut flower arrangements. It thrives in most soil types, provided they are well-drained, and attracts pollinators to the garden.
Dahlia 'Vancouver'
Dahlia 'Vancouver'
Dahlia 'Vancouver' is a dahlia cultivar from the Decorative series. Its long stem length and voluminous blooms with bicolored petals of fuchsia pink and creamy-white make it unique and diversify it from its parents. Green-thumbed individuals love this variety because of its prominent and strikingly ornamental appearance.
Dahlia 'Honka White'
Dahlia 'Honka White'
Dahlia 'Honka White' is characterized by its striking star-shaped flowers with pristine white petals that seem to twist towards the sky. These elegant blooms make a dramatic statement in any garden setting. Thriving in sunny spots with rich, well-drained soil, dahlia 'Honka White' offers a unique look as they sway on long, sturdy stems, inviting pollinators while adding architectural interest to the summer border.
Dahlia 'Magenta Star'
Dahlia 'Magenta Star'
With bold magenta blossoms, dahlia 'Magenta Star' commands attention in any garden setting. The vibrant petals radiate around a contrasting yellow core, typical of its kind, creating a visual spectacle from late summer into fall. Dahlia 'Magenta Star' thrives in full sun, which enhances the richness of its hue. Its sturdy stems support the flamboyant flowers, which are favorites for pollinators and make striking cut flowers, bringing indoor spaces to life.
Dahlia 'Arabian Night'
Dahlia 'Arabian Night'
Dahlia 'Arabian Night' boasts strikingly dark red blooms that make it perfect for night gardens or evening weddings. This variety has earned the coveted Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Native to Mexico and Central America, Dahlias are tuberous, sun-loving plants that have been popular garden plants for centuries.
Dahlia 'Tahiti Sunrise'
Dahlia 'Tahiti Sunrise'
Dahlia 'Tahiti Sunrise' is a semi-cactus dahlia cultivar whose vibrant, tropical flower colors of bright pink with a golden yellow center, may be where it's name originated (as it tends to resemble an island sunrise). This cultivar blooms from summer to frost, and does well in bright sunlight. It has received over 200 awards from the American Dahlia Society for its beauty.
Dahlia 'Zorro'
Dahlia 'Zorro'
Dahlia 'Zorro' puts on quite a show with its dark, mystifying red blooms. It's a Dahlia cultivar in the Dinnerplate Group, meaning that its blooms are simply huge!
Dahlia 'Karma Red Corona'
Dahlia 'Karma Red Corona'
"Karma Red" indeed! Dahlia 'Karma Red Corona''s blooms are a fiery red that's not easily missed. This characteristic is what distinguishes it from others of its genus and gives it its great popularity amongst gardeners. It's a Dahlia hybrid whose exact genealogy is still to be confirmed.
Dahlia 'Babylon Bronze'
Dahlia 'Babylon Bronze'
Award-winning dahlia 'Babylon Bronze' is a Dinner Plate and decorative dahlia. It has won several gardening awards. The flowers are particularly light, and so the stems, although very tall, can stand upright without staking. They are desirable for cut flower arrangements because the flowers tend to face upright.
Dahlia 'Caballero'
Dahlia 'Caballero'
Dahlia 'Caballero' is unique for its yellow-rimmed red blooms. It is a waterlily dahlia cultivar by Ball and H.A. van Eeuwijk. Dahlia 'Caballero' is named as a nod to the Dahlia’s Central American heritage. Horticulturalists like that it is very eye-catching. It is also deer resistant whilst attracting bees and butterflies.
Dahlia 'Karma Bon Bini'
Dahlia 'Karma Bon Bini'
The dahlia 'Karma Bon Bini' features vibrantly colored, spherical blossoms that captivate garden onlookers. Thriving under the full sun, this hardy perennial demands well-drained soil, where its bold hues emerge as a cornerstone of summer displays. The striking petals, intricately arranged in a geometric pattern, are hallmarks that embody the mesmerizing spectacle of this garden favorite.
Dahlia 'Happy Single Romeo'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Romeo'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Romeo' is a hugely blooming, uniquely single variety of dahlia with flowers growing up to 10 cm wide. A member of the Single-Flowered Dahlias series, this cultivar was named after its flowering growth habit and Romeo-red color. Dahlia 'Happy Single Romeo' is popular for its extremely long-living flowers, use in bouquets, and bright ornamental colors.
Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'
Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'
Mel's marmalade must be very orange indeed if it is compared to the brilliant orange-red flowers of dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'. This standout Dahlia differs from the parent plant with its flowers' eye-catching petals which split into thin strips at the tip. These showy flowers are an excellent garden addition and they bloom for a long spell from mid-summer into fall.
Dahlia 'Karma Prospero'
Dahlia 'Karma Prospero'
Dahlia 'Karma Prospero' is a dahlia cultivar characterized by its rich, fully double, soft pink flowers flushed with lilac. The cultivar is also distinguished by its sturdy stems that make the plant an ideal long-lasting cut flower and enable the plant to stand straight even when soaked with rain. The name suggests that this is a prosperous dahlia that belongs to the Karma Collection.
Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'
Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'
The subtle coloration of dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford''s petals and its contrast with the eggplant-like hue of the foliage is what distinguishes this plant from the original. Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford' is a cultivar of the much-appreciated heirloom plant Dahlia "Bishop of Llandaff." This plant is one of many Dahlias named after UK bishoprics, although the precise Oxford bishop it was named after is unknown.
Dahlia 'Purple Flame'
Dahlia 'Purple Flame'
As opposed to other dahlias, the dahlia 'Purple Flame' blooms early and grows taller. With its vibrant purple heads, its hybridizer Leijten named the cultivar with its color in mind. Due to its versatility, many gardeners use the dahlia 'Purple Flame' in bouquets or as a border plant.
Dahlia 'Creme de Cassis'
Dahlia 'Creme de Cassis'
Like other Decorative dahlias, dahlia 'Creme de Cassis' has double flowerheads and slightly incurved florets. It can grow to 1.1 m in height. What differs dahlia 'Creme de Cassis' from other dahlias is its bloom's color - the pale lilac petals have darker, purple backs, creating an interesting contrast. The flowering season spans from summer to autumn.
Dahlia 'Mystic Spirit'
Dahlia 'Mystic Spirit'
Dahlia 'Mystic Spirit' is unique for its peach-colored petals, which stand out against dark purple-black foliage. This Dahlia rosea cultivar is one of breeder Dr. Keith Hammet’s ‘Mystic’ range of modern dahlias. Gardeners like that this plant attracts bees and butterflies, and is suitable for small gardens or pots.
Dahlia 'Blue Bell'
Dahlia 'Blue Bell'
A unique lavender-blue dahlia, the dahlia 'Blue Bell' is an ornamental cultivar much celebrated for its physical appearance. Its parentage is unknown, however, the cultivar developed a soft blue hue that led to its name of dahlia 'Blue Bell'. Gardeners favor this plant as it's good for beginners and adds a spectacular pop of purple-blue color to any outdoor space.
Dahlia 'Fascination'
Dahlia 'Fascination'
Dahlia 'Fascination' is unique for its pinkish-purple florets against dark bronze foliage. It is a dahlia cultivar of the peony-flowered dahlia variety. Named for its striking and fascinating appearance; gardeners like it because it provides contrast in borders, its flowers are good for cutting, and they attract bees and butterflies.
Dahlia 'Fleurel'
Dahlia 'Fleurel'
Dahlia 'Fleurel''s creamy-white, sizeable dinner-plate blooms are its most striking feature, with layers of velvety petals unfurling from a central disc. These opulent flowers perch atop sturdy stems, which raise them above the lush green foliage. Thriving in sunny environments, dahlia 'Fleurel' grows vibrantly, adding a touch of elegance to any garden it graces.
Dahlia 'Kogana Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Kogana Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Kogana Fubuki' is an unusual dahlia cultivar that does not fall into any of the usual broad categories of dahlia. Its flowers are large and rounded, and there can be as many as 30 per plant. Dahlia 'Kogana Fubuki' is popular for this profusion of flowers, as well as for its ability to thrive in most soil types and acidities. They make beautiful flowers for cut arrangements.
Dahlia 'Cornel Bronze'
Dahlia 'Cornel Bronze'
Dahlia 'Cornel Bronze' beckons with opulent bronze petals that blaze like a sunset in summery gardens. This stunner thrives under the kiss of full sun, its vibrant blossoms enchanting pollinators while adding depth to the visual symphony of borders and beds. Generous blooms crown sturdy stems, unfurling a painterly display that belies its hardy temperament.
Lily of the incas 'Inca Ice'
Lily of the incas 'Inca Ice'
The lily of the incas 'Inca Ice' was bred for color and hardiness. It delivers on both with an apricot color and brown flecks, which inspire its cultivar name. It delivers flowers from summer to frost. Low maintenance and disease-free, gardeners may plant the lily of the incas 'Inca Ice' as a border or container plant, and they are popular as cut flowers.
Dahlia 'Porcelain'
Dahlia 'Porcelain'
The dahlia 'Porcelain' is unique as it has large white flowers tinged with violet. This plant was cultivated by Crutfield in 1969 from a Dahlia waterlily cultivar. Dahlia 'Porcelain' gets its name from it delicate, porcelain-like appearance. This cultivar is liked by gardeners for attracting bees and butterflies. It is also deer resistant.
Dahlia 'Mrs Eileen'
Dahlia 'Mrs Eileen'
For gardeners looking for a particularly showy and bright decorative dahlia cultivar, the dahlia 'Mrs Eileen' could be the perfect choice. The flowers are an exceptionally bright orange and desirable both in the garden set against green foliage and as cut flowers in arrangements. According to the American Dahlia Society, this cultivar has won over 60 awards.
Dahlia 'Honka Fragile'
Dahlia 'Honka Fragile'
Dahlia 'Honka Fragile' is a single orchid cultivar with a peculiar star shape best suited to cutting gardens. Gardeners interested in attracting winged pollinators will find this simplistic dahlia cultivar an interesting new addition to their garden, double blooming in both spring and summer.
Lily of the incas 'Indian Summer'
Lily of the incas 'Indian Summer'
Lily of the incas 'Indian Summer' is the most popular garden Alstroemeria, cherished for its highly decorative bronzed foliage and sunset-colored blooms — featuring yellow, orange, and red hues, topped with dark burgundy streaks on the inner petals. It has a long flowering season lasting from late spring to early fall. The coloration of the flowers, plus the fact that they will still bloom in early autumn is what inspired the cultivar's name.
Dahlia 'Bishop of York'
Dahlia 'Bishop of York'
The introduction of dahlia 'Bishop of York' occurred in 2002. It's a dahlia cultivar within the Bishop series, categorized in this way for its dark yellow coloration, a characteristic that differentiates it from other dahlia species. Dahlia 'Bishop of York' is sought after by gardeners for its appearance and because it attracts bees. Its admiration is widespread as it also makes a delightful cut flower display.
Dahlia 'Rocco'
Dahlia 'Rocco'
Dahlia 'Rocco' is a ball or pompom dahlia introduced in 1962. Its deep, wine-red blooms are small, double-petalled and honeycombed. These lovely flowers are often used in cut arrangements, and while they’re growing they have the advantage of attracting all kinds of pollinators to the garden.
Dahlia 'Black Jack'
Dahlia 'Black Jack'
Dahlia 'Black Jack' is a stunning, very tall Dahlia cultivar. The most prominent features of dahlia 'Black Jack' are certainly its exceptionally large, dark burgundy flowers with narrow, sword-like petals. The flowers are almost black in appearance, lending the cultivar its name. They can make for good cut flowers if the arrangement is large enough.
Dahlia 'Diana's Memory'
Dahlia 'Diana's Memory'
Dahlia 'Diana's Memory' has flowers that are pale pink, transitioning into a pale yellow near the center of the bloom. Its foliage is dark green. This cultivar is said to be named in memory of Princess Diana.
Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint'
Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint'
With spiky white petals streaked with crimson stripes and splodges, dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint' really does live up to its cultivar name. It's a Cactus Dahlia cultivar whose complexity in appearance causes it to stand out from the crowd of other Dahlia species. When it comes to dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint', what's not to love?
Dahlia 'Harvest Tiny Tot'
Dahlia 'Harvest Tiny Tot'
Dahlia 'Harvest Tiny Tot' is a dwarf or miniature dahlia unique for its autumnal orange hues. It is one of the TinyTot range and a cultivar of the dahlia. Dahlia 'Harvest Tiny Tot' is named for its coloration, resembling the autumn colors seen at harvest time. Horticulturalists like its petite size for small pots and patios.
Dahlia 'Wizard of Oz'
Dahlia 'Wizard of Oz'
Dahlia 'Wizard of Oz' is a plant with a highly individual appearance due to the intricate detailing of its petals. Shaped like a pompom, this Pompon Dahlia Hybrid produces a profusion of light pink petals that differentiate it from others of its genus. There is no explicit explanation as to why "Wizard of Oz" was the name given to this plant, but it's assumed that it has something to do with its unique petal structure.
Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait'
Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait'
Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait' is a white cultivar with a dash of creamy peach in the center of each flower - the feature for which it gets its delicious name. This dahlia cultivar produces flowers that are about 13 cm wide, and the blooming season is extremely long so gardeners can enjoy them for a long time. They are popular with brides in bouquets.
Dahlia 'Andrea Lawson'
Dahlia 'Andrea Lawson'
Dahlia 'Andrea Lawson' is a ball or pompom dahlia with fully-double flowers up to 10 cm across. The flowers are often used in cut arrangements because they stand up very straight without bending or breaking their stems. While they’re growing they have the advantage of attracting butterflies to the garden.
Dahlia 'Jomanda'
Dahlia 'Jomanda'
Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, dahlia 'Jomanda' shows off large, fiery, ball-shaped blooms atop tall stems, growing up to forty-two inches high. This variety was bred as a hybrid and named after the cultivator's daughter. Dahlia 'Jomanda' is a popular cultivar among gardeners for its showy colors, upright and sturdy growth, and ease of care.
Dahlia 'Honka Red'
Dahlia 'Honka Red'
Dahlia 'Honka Red' is a star-shaped dahlia cultivar named for its bright red blooms. It is a Single Orchid Dahlia, meaning that it has a single ring of outer florets. What is interesting about these florets is that they are curved inward instead of lying as flat discs or rays like most dahlias. This unique shape, paired with the exquisite colors, make this a beloved dahlia to many gardeners.
Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon'
Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon'
Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon' grows large flowers that can be up to 30 cm. As hinted at by the name of this plant, the flowers are an eye-catching watermelon pink, with dramatic twisted petals and a long blooming season. This cultivar was introduced in 2000.
Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian'
Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian'
Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian' is named for its flowers, which are such a dark wine color that they almost appear black like obsidian. This dahlia cultivar is notable for its very slim, inrolled leaves, which fan out in a star shape.
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Dracaena
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Fig trees
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Maples
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Nightshades
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Roses
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Oaks
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Dahlia
Dahlia
You are likely already familiar with several members of the dahlia genus since they are popular as garden plants and ornamental flowers. Thousands of cultivars of dahlia have been bred for their vibrantly colored flowers which bloom in a variety of different sizes and shapes throughout the summer months.
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Perennial
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Attributes of Dahlia
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30 cm to 1.8 m
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30 cm to 90 cm
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Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
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Dahlia and Their Toxicity
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* The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
Toxic to Dogs
Contact with any part of the dahlia (genus Dahlia) causes mild to moderate toxicity in dogs. All parts of these plants may cause reactions when touched or eaten. Common signs of topical poisoning include red, itchy, blistering or otherwise irritated skin. If a dog eats this plant, they may experience an upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea. Luckily, most cases of dahlia poisoning are fairly mild, but seek veterinary attention if the purging is severe or prolonged.
Toxic to Cats
Many Dahlia species and varieties are mildly toxic to cats. The chemicals responsible for poisoning are still unknown, but it's certain that these compounds are present in all parts of the dahlia . The symptoms of poisoning include mild gastrointestinal upset and mild skin irritations.
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Who Is Most at Risk of Plant Poisoning?
Your pets like cats and dogs can be poisoned by them as well!
Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
It’s better to kill those growing around your house. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages, and do not let your pets reach it;Do not let your lovely pets eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you take your pets to hike with you in the wild, please don’t let them eat any plants that you don’t know;
Once your pets eat, touch or inhale anything from toxic plants and act abnormally, please call the doctors for help ASAP!
Pets
Some pets are less likely than children to eat and touch just about everything. This is good, as a pet owner. However, you know your pet best, and it is up to you to keep them safe. There are plenty of poisonous weeds that can grow within the confines of your lawn, which might make your dogs or cats ill or worse if they eat them. Try to have an idea of what toxic plants grow in your area and keep them under control and your pets away from them.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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Who Is Most at Risk of Plant Poisoning?
Everyone should keep the following in mind to prevent being poisoned:
Do not eat any parts, nor contact with the sap of toxic or unknown plants;
If you need to kill it, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves with sharp tools to dig it out completely;
Clean the tools with rubbing alcohol or soap and water but do not do that with bare hands;
Clean your hands and skin once exposed to plants with soap and water;
Consider using barrier creams that contain bentoquatam to prevent poison oak, ivy and sumac rashes;
Dump it in special trash cans in sealed garbage packages;
Wear properly when you hiking or working in the wilderness. Long pants, long sleeves, gloves, hiking shoes, etc., that protect you from being hurt by any plants;
Once you or your family aren’t feeling well after eating, touching or inhaling anything from toxic plants, please call your doctor for help ASAP!
Outdoor Workers and Recreationalists
Those who enjoy the outdoors either as a hobby or as part of their work will rarely see a plant and decide to munch on it (although the scenario is not unheard of). However, they do tend to deal with moving through and brushing aside plants. These people are more at risk of being poisoned by touching toxic plants than by ingesting them.
Foragers
Foraging for food and medicinal plants is a desirable skill among people who want to feel at one with the land. This hobby can be very useful and enjoyable, but if done wrong , it can lead to disastrous effects. People who forage are picking and grabbing plants with the full intention of using those plants, most of the time to ingest them.
Children
While outdoor workers are more likely to touch poison and foragers are more likely to ingest poison, children can easily do both. These bundles of joy just love to run around and explore the world. They enjoy touching things and occasionally shoving random stuff in their mouth; this is a terrible combination with toxic plants in the mix.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
If you let your children run about, it is important to know what are the local toxic plants that they could accidentally get into. Try to educate the children and steer them away from where the toxic plants are located.
Common Toxic Houseplants
When it comes to decorating a house, there is nothing more refreshing than adding some beautiful houseplants. Some common house plants can also be toxic.
Aloe
Aloe is famous for its sunburn-soothing properties and its gorgeous desert design. However, many people do not realize that the latex the aloe vera plant produces can be mildly toxic to pets and children.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
The latex contains a chemical compound known as saponin. Which when ingested, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood sugar. This, if left unchecked, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The proper response is to contact poison control or a veterinarian to know what to do in your particular circumstance if either your child or pet consumes aloe.
The latex of the plant is similar to the sap of the tree. It is inside the leaf, but sticks mainly toward the edges. If aloe gel is prepared properly it should be safe for use, but be sure to apply it only topically when treating burns.
Philodendron
Philodendron, also known as sweetheart vine, has become a resident at many houses and even businesses. They are glossy green and the leaves elegantly split, displaying interesting designs. Behind this beauty there is a needle-like toxin called calcium oxalate crystals.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
These crystals are held within the plant and only affect you, your pets, or your loved ones if the plant tissue is broken. If ingested, the crystals can cause severe swelling, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, burning and pain. If they are accidentally caught on the skin, they can cause skin irritation.
If anyone accidentally ingests philodendron and they find it difficult to breathe or their tongue starts to swell up, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to avoid suffocation. If you have very young children or pets who have a tendency to tear at plants, keep them away from any philodendrons.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies produce stunningly white flowers that bring to mind peace and serenity. This is one reason they are invited into our homes and given a place to stay. However, similar to philodendrons, the peace lily contains oxalate crystals known as raphides.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
The raphides, once ingested, will cause swelling and burning sensations and can also cause skin irritation. Both pets and humans can get these symptoms so it is important to keep these plants from anyone who is likely to tear or chew it. Symptoms can become dire if the raphides cause the tongue and throat to swell to a point where the person or pet is having difficulty breathing. Seek proper medical attention if this is the case.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is an interesting and popular house plant. Its stark architecture and wavy coloring has made it a fan favorite. This plant too, however, is toxic when ingested or if the sap touches your skin.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Snake plant sap will cause rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. In addition, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Again these symptoms are very serious and would be best avoided by keeping snake plants out of reach or by choosing a different houseplant.
Common Toxic Garden Plants
Daffodil
Daffodils are a strikingly colorful flower. This can sometimes bring them much attention not from just onlooking adults but children as well. Since kids are more drawn to colorful objects, they may have a higher chance of just grabbing the flower and eating it. Adults have also been known to accidentally grab daffodil bulbs instead of onions.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Why are these mistakes so dangerous? Daffodils contain lycorine, which can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It also contains oxalates which can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms can be worse in animals, because if your pets eat daffodils they may experience drowsiness, low blood pressure or even liver damage.
Make sure to call poison control when these symptoms set in. The vomiting and diarrhea have been known to go away after 3 hours, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Ingesting liquids to keep hydration up can be important. If the patient is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are unique, with their soft blue and pink flowers. They are a great addition to any garden, but should not be snacked on—not that you would want to. Hydrangeas can be especially nasty because they contain compounds known as glycosides. These will release hydrogen cyanide into the bloodstream when consumed. This will block your body’s ability to uptake oxygen to the cells in your body.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
The way to combat this kind of poisoning is through getting IVs from the vet or doctor. It is important to contact your medical professional immediately since the symptoms can be fatal within minutes or hours.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron, the state flower of Washington, is also toxic. The multitudinous, pink flowers can be quite dangerous. All parts of this plant are toxic, the leaves and seeds more so than the flowers. However, even the nectar of the flower is toxic and in the Mediterranean, where rhododendrons grow in more dense quantities, the honey from bees who gather rhododendron nectar can be poisonous.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Normally kids and pets do not eat enough to experience the full poisoning effect. However, just eating two leaves is enough to be considered dangerous. The grayanotoxin glycosides within the rhododendron can cause vomiting, diarrhea and irregular heartbeats. Things can get very serious when too much rhododendron is consumed and can lead to necessary medical intervention.
Start by calling poison control first if you suspect anyone has been munching on rhododendrons. The experts there will be able to help guide you through the necessary processes to cure your loved one.
Rhubarb
Yummy rhubarb has a nasty side to it. While the stems are used in many recipes, including for rhubarb strawberry pie, the leaves are toxic. They contain oxalic acid which is known to blister the mouth, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and kidney stones. The leaves are known to be more toxic to pets than humans, but in either case, it is important to contact poison control immediately to figure out necessary steps to cure the patient.
Common Toxic Weeds in the Yard
Bittersweet Nightshade
Nightshade is an invasive, noxious weed that is extremely poisonous. It has been found along the East and West Coast of the U.S. It makes its home in areas with disturbed soil. This could be near your garden or areas that have recently had bushes/trees put in.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
These plants are dark green with purple flowers that develop into bright red berries. The whole plant is toxic and should be avoided by pets and children alike. If ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The colorful berries are especially enticing to young children. If you see any plants that look similar to tomato or pepper plants that you did not plant in your yard, it is best to just pull them immediately.
Call poison control immediately if you think someone has fallen victim to nightshade.
Buttercups
Buttercups are found throughout the United States, especially in wet areas. The shiny, yellow flowers will pop up in the springtime, accompanying their dandelion friends. However, unlike dandelions, buttercups are not edible.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Buttercups will release a compound called protoanemonin. This toxin is known to cause vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, hypersalivation, depression, blisters, and more. These symptoms will affect both humans and animals. The sap may also cause irritation when it comes into contact with skin. These yellow flowers are dangerous and children should be observed cautiously when around them.
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are beautiful plants that build towers out of vivid purple bell-shaped blossoms. They are very pretty to look at, but they contain a compound known as digoxin. This chemical is used in certain medicines to help people with certain heart conditions. However, the medicine is made by specialists, whereas someone eating foxgloves will receive unregulated amounts of the chemical.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
This toxin can make you vomit and lower your heartbeat. This often causes dizziness and faintness. It is extremely important to call poison control immediately to know what to do in the case of foxglove poisoning. Some people have confused the young leaves of foxglove with borage, making adult foragers at risk as well as kids and pets.
How to Tend to or Get Rid of Toxic Plants
Now that you know where to start with toxic plant identification, let us discuss how to either tend to the poisonous plants you decide to keep or get rid of them that plague your yard.
How to Tend to Poisonous Plants
Many plants that are toxic when ingested are also skin irritants. The philodendron is a good example of this. When the sap comes into contact with skin, it can cause a rash to form. To help protect yourself when tending to toxic plants, it is important to wear some sort of gloves.
Latex gloves may be the best solution due to their disposability. Regular gloves could potentially keep the poisonous sap on their surface. If the gloves aren’t cleaned then you could accidentally touch the irritant or pass it to someone else.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
In addition you will want to plan where to keep your deadly beauties. If you have a toxic indoor plant try to keep it up high or out of reach of children and pets. This will keep accidents few and far between. Another idea is keeping your plants in areas that are usually inaccessible to children or pets. Areas such as an office, study room, or guest bedroom could be good locations. If applicable, you could also set up a terrarium for your little plant baby, making it more difficult for curious hands or paws to access.
If you plan to have outdoor plants, location will be key. You will want to put plants in an area that will be inaccessible to children, pets and even wild animals. You will probably want to avoid planting the plants in the front of your house if kids walk by on a regular basis, just to be cautious. Having the plants behind a fence will be best, but use your discretion when choosing a spot.
How to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
The easiest but possibly most controversial way to get rid of poisonous plants is by using herbicides. This can be especially easy if you own a grass lawn and use an herbicide that targets broadleaf (non-grass) species. You can find many herbicides meant for yard use by simply searching the term online. Once you have purchased the herbicide you will want to make sure to follow the label posted on the container. If you follow the instructions precisely, then everything should run smoothly for you.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
If you don’t plan on using herbicides, there are a few organic methods you can use to try to get rid of toxic plants. You can manually pull the plants out of the ground. This is probably one of the most difficult methods because there is no assurance that you will get the whole plant out this way.
You can also try pouring boiling hot water or spraying white vinegar on the target plants. This may take more time than using a synthetic herbicide, but you can feel a little better about using these products.
You can also try to use wood chips to cover a certain area where you do not want anything to grow. This will not stop all the weeds, but the few that make it through can be easily picked by hand.
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Dahlia s are perennial plants known for their showy, brilliant blooms. They require full sun, rich well-drained soil, and regular watering. Dahlia s flourish in temperate climates and are not frost tolerant. Common challenges include pests like slugs and aphids, as well as viral diseases such as dahlia mosaic. Seasonal care considerations include the need for autumn tuber storage in colder climates, spring planting, and summer feeding for optimal growth. With proper care, dahlias can display their stunning colors throughout the warm season.
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8 most common species：
Garden dahlia
The garden dahlia is a common spring flower that comes in a wide range of colors. The flowers themselves are unscented and attract pollinators, like bees, using only their bright coloration. Dahlia pinnata plants were grown by ancient Aztecs, and it is now the official flower of Mexico. It is genetically related to garden plants like sunflowers and zinnias.
Scarlet dahlia
With dozens of selected cultivars, scarlet dahlia is a highly popular ornamental plant, particularly in warmer climates. Despite its common name, the flowers aren't always red, but orange, pale pink, or yellow, as well. Numerous cultivars available on market are made by crossing Dahlia coccinea with Dahlia pinnata.
Species dahlia
Species dahlia (Dahlia merckii) is a fairy-like flowering plant that blooms in an array of whites and pinks. They are used in flower beds, displays, garden borders, and cut flower arrangements. Species dahlia attracts welcome friends such as bees, butterflies, and birds.
Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion'
Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion' is a Formal Decorative dahlia cultivar characterized by its miniature but showy, shell-pink blooms borne on tall stems. The popularity of this cultivar comes from its low maintenance, as well as from its long-lasting flowering season.
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Dahlia 'Barbarry Dominion'
Dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete'
Dahlia 'Orange Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine'
Dahlia 'Pearl of Heemstede'
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Suffusion'
Dahlia 'Myrtle's Folly'
Dahlia 'Melody Dora'
Dahlia 'Melody Mambo'
Dahlia 'Bantling'
Dahlia 'Honka'
Dahlia 'Karma Sangria'
Dahlia 'Contraste'
Dahlia 'Cornel'
Dahlia 'Jescot Julie'
Dahlia 'Glorie van Heemstede'
Dahlia 'Peace Pact'
Dahlia 'Rebecca's World'
Dahlia 'Little Dorrit'
Dahlia 'My Love'
Dahlia 'Break Out'
Dahlia 'Pooh'
Dahlia 'Edge of Joy'
Dahlia 'Bitsy'
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Royal'
Dahlia 'Scura'
Dahlia 'Preference'
Dahlia 'The Phantom'
Dahlia 'Orfeo'
Dahlia 'Impression Festivo'
Dahlia 'Alva's Doris'
Dahlia 'Garden Show'
Dahlia 'Impression Fuego'
Dahlia 'Lady Kate'
Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester'
Dahlia 'Purple Gem'
Dahlia 'Gallery Bellini'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Flame'
Dahlia 'Verda'
Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie'
Dahlia 'Geerling's Indian Summer'
Dahlia 'Eveline'
Dahlia 'Ace Summer Emotions'
Dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco'
Dahlia 'Karma Choc'
Dahlia 'Karma Lagoon'
Dahlia 'Gallery Serenade'
Dahlia 'Marble Ball'
Sunshine dahlia
Dahlia 'Twyning's After Eight'
Dahlia 'Tsuki'
Dahlia 'Carter'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Date'
Dahlia 'Vancouver'
Dahlia 'Honka White'
Dahlia 'Magenta Star'
Dahlia 'Arabian Night'
Dahlia 'Tahiti Sunrise'
Dahlia 'Zorro'
Dahlia 'Karma Red Corona'
Dahlia 'Babylon Bronze'
Dahlia 'Caballero'
Dahlia 'Karma Bon Bini'
Dahlia 'Happy Single Romeo'
Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'
Dahlia 'Karma Prospero'
Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'
Dahlia 'Purple Flame'
Dahlia 'Creme de Cassis'
Dahlia 'Mystic Spirit'
Dahlia 'Blue Bell'
Dahlia 'Fascination'
Dahlia 'Fleurel'
Dahlia 'Kogana Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Cornel Bronze'
Lily of the incas 'Inca Ice'
Dahlia 'Porcelain'
Dahlia 'Mrs Eileen'
Dahlia 'Honka Fragile'
Lily of the incas 'Indian Summer'
Dahlia 'Bishop of York'
Dahlia 'Rocco'
Dahlia 'Black Jack'
Dahlia 'Diana's Memory'
Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint'
Dahlia 'Harvest Tiny Tot'
Dahlia 'Wizard of Oz'
Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait'
Dahlia 'Andrea Lawson'
Dahlia 'Jomanda'
Dahlia 'Honka Red'
Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon'
Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian'
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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