Plants That Should Not Be Kept Inside the Home

12Mar,2024

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toxic houseplants

This plant can grow quite large, making it challenging to accommodate in indoor spaces with limited ceiling height.

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Giant Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai)

Some types of bamboo can be invasive and quickly outgrow their containers. They may also require a lot of sunlight, which can be difficult to provide indoors.

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Bamboo

While popular for its aesthetics, the fiddle leaf fig can be finicky and sensitive to changes in its environment.

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Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)

While many people keep small cacti and succulents indoors, some larger varieties may not thrive and could become too large for indoor spaces.

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Cactus and Succulents

Like the fiddle leaf fig, the rubber plant can be sensitive and may drop leaves if it experiences changes in light or humidity.

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Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

While often used for its trailing vines, English Ivy can be invasive and is known to be toxic if ingested. It's also known to attract pests.

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English Ivy (Hedera helix)

Extremely toxic, oleander should be kept out of reach of children and pets. It's better suited for outdoor planting in areas where it can thrive.

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Oleander (Nerium oleander)

While beautiful, peace lilies can be toxic to both humans and pets if ingested. It's essential to be cautious, especially in households with curious children or pets.

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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)