Is the five-color plum poisonous?

Is it poisonous?

There was once a pot of five-color plum in front of me. I cherished it and touched it with my hand. As a result, I went to the hospital! The doctor told me that the leaves and flowers of the five-color plum contain certain toxins. Excessive touching can cause skin itching, especially for people with sensitive skin.

The doctor also said that it was a good thing that I didn’t take it lightly enough to eat the five-color plum, otherwise it would not be just skin itching. Swallowing five-color plums can cause serious consequences such as vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. The doctor asked if I had any children or pets at home, and I said, I’m the only single dog at home! The doctor sighed and said, That’s good. Otherwise, children and pets will feel uncomfortable if they touch the five-color plum, and it will also reduce a lot of trouble. I……

To sum up, the five-color plum is poisonous. But the doctor also said that as long as I pay a little attention, I don't have to throw away the five-color plum.

How to maintain

The five-color plum can emit a pungent smell. Okay, I won’t keep you in suspense, it’s a stinky smell. This smell keeps mosquitoes away from me. But if you put this strong-smelling five-color plum in the bedroom, it won't be driving away mosquitoes and flies, it will be driving away me! Flower lovers should also be careful not to grow the five-color plum in the bedroom. It’s best not to place it in the living room, otherwise when guests come in, they may think they have entered the wrong place.

The best place to grow the five-color plum is a balcony or flower bed. It not only drives away mosquitoes and flies, but also beautifies the scenery, and you won't smell any stinky smell.

Do not touch the plants during maintenance. When pruning is necessary, you can wear rubber gloves and the handle of the pruning tool can be lengthened to prevent juice from dripping onto your hands.

If you have children and pets at home, especially if the pet is a cat, parrot or monkey, be sure to place the plant where these naughty guys cannot touch it.

Also, please note that the stinky smell of the five-color plum is harmless to the human body, so there is no need to worry.