Is the water banana poisonous? Can it be grown at home?

Is water banana poisonous?

The water banana is also known as spider orchid and crab flower. No matter which name it is, it seems to indicate that this plant is not a simple and kind one. Indeed, this plant is actually somewhat poisonous.

The main part of the bulb of the water banana is poisonous. If its bulb is accidentally eaten, it will cause symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headache, which will be harmful to the human body. However, the water banana can actually be used as a medicine. Its leaves can be mashed and applied externally, which has a certain effect on bruises and swelling. The water banana also contains some alkaloids, which have anti-cancer and anti-toxic effects. These are the value of the water banana.

Therefore, even if the water banana has a certain degree of toxicity, we cannot generalize about it and should see its other uses.

Can water banana be kept at home?

The water banana is a plant suitable for domestic cultivation.

Although the bulb of the water banana is poisonous, you will not be poisoned as long as you don't eat it. In addition, keeping water banana at home has its benefits.

Raising flowers at home usually means growing a pot of plants out of love for flowers and the fun of doing it yourself. The flowers of the water banana are beautiful in shape, and the plant is medium-sized, suitable for viewing. It will not look out of place when placed as a potted plant in the home. In daily life, it is not very difficult to maintain the water banana. For flower lovers, it is very simple to grow water banana at home.

The price of water banana is not expensive. It is really very cheap to buy one to grow, and the cost of raising it at home is very low.

In addition, water banana can also be used as medicine. If you accidentally fall, pick a leaf, mash it and apply it to the wound. It is simple and convenient.