Poinsettia - the less festive side of this popular plant
23.12.2024
Translation: machine translated
They glow and sparkle in shops and on festive tables: Poinsettias are probably the most popular plants for the festive season. But behind the shiny façade, there are often less radiant truths.
Long way to the Christmas table
According to producers, it is not economical to grow mother plants in Europe and obtain the cuttings from here. In particular, the energy required to heat greenhouses is too high. A resource-intensive approach for plants that rarely live long in households.
Not a simple plant
Toxic for children and pets
Caution is also advised with children and pets. Poinsettia belongs to the spurge family and its milky sap is poisonous. Skin contact can cause skin irritation. Eating parts of the plant can even cause stomach ache, nausea and nausea. Severe cases can also occur in children and pets.
So what should you do?
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Darina Schweizer
Senior Editor
Darina.Schweizer@digitecgalaxus.chI love anything with four legs or roots - especially my shelter cats Jasper and Joy and my collection of succulents. My favourite things to do are stalking around with police dogs and cat coiffeurs on reportages or letting sensitive stories flourish in garden brockis and Japanese gardens.
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