Starting off with the worst plants to keep in your house
One of the worst plants to have is Caladium also known as an Elephant Ear plant. These plants are tropical, meaning that you can’t have them in cold climates. Their limit is 55 degrees Fahrenheit and one can also have VERY bad reactions if eaten, so if you have dogs, cats, or small children, you have to keep this away from them. They’re not going to kill you if they’re in the house, but they may be dangerous to pets and children. Another one of the plants on this list is Philodendron. These plants come from South Africa and are really pretty, and they also have the nickname “loving tree”. Even though it’s pretty, it could be harmful because of its needle-like calcium oxalate crystals. It could result in one not being able to breathe.
In the middle: It is not so great, but not so bad either
So here's the deal: Snake plants are amazing for circulating the air and even helping with allergies and making oxygen, but these plant leaves are poisonous to eat and may swell the tongue or numbness in large doses. English Ivy is very well known to help people with breathing difficulties and it can also be used in medicine extracts to help with lung difficulties. But that doesn't mean you should just go ahead and start eating English Ivy, because it can be poisonous leading to throat swelling and it can also lead to dermatitis. Stay clear of these plants if you really want them in your home. Just keep them away from dogs, cats, small children and any other thing that likes to eat random things such as plants.
The best plants ever you should have these in your house
In 2nd place for the best plant is Areca Palm. These plants are amazing to have. They are an air filter and can filter out very strong chemicals such as nail polish remover, gasoline and other chemicals. On top of that, it is safe to consume. You can have this plant in your living room and your dog or cat won’t get any health problems.
The plant who gets the gold medal is Aloe Vera. This plant is very good for you. Not only is it a great natural filter, but the gel inside the leaves is amazing for sun burns. It also is good to eat and. It gives you health benefits because of how many vitamins are in it. .For all you skin care people out there, aloe vera can help your face with moisturizing. Having this plant in your house has a lot of benefis, so if you're looking for a new house plant, go with aloe vera.
Heres a website on how to take care of an aloe vera plant if you think you’re going to get one.
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