Beware! These 6 plants should never be a part of your house and here's why

If you are stepping into the world of gardening as a beginner, or just thinking of expanding your home garden and looking for some beautiful plants to add to your green space, you've come to the right space! When making the decision to choose your ideal green companions, knowing which ones are an absolute no-no is equally important as knowing which ones will work for you. To make this process easier for you, we have compiled a list of 6 plants that you should absolutely skip and never bring into your home.

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Plants you should never grow at home

1) Oleander

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Also known as Rosebay, Oleander is a beautiful flowering shrub with vibrant pinkish-hued blooms. While this stunning plant easily beautifies any home garden it is actually poisonous when ingested and can cause dizziness, tremors and arrhythmia. So skip this plant especially if you have pets or small children at home.

2) Amaranth

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Amarnath is an eye-catching plant with vibrant coloured flowers. These flowers also make a great addition to your food as a garnish as well as a highly nutritious ingredient. But it is not advisable to grow your Amarnath at home because of the excessive amount of pollen it produces. This plant can quickly turn into your biggest nightmare if you suffer from allergies.

3) Foxglove

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An interesting addition to any home garden with its bulb-like flowers coming in a variety of vibrant colours such as red, pink, yellow, white, and purple, this plant will add character to any home garden. But it's extremely dangerous because it contains toxic compounds that can adversely affect your heart when ingested. In fact, according to research, ingestion of Foxglove can be fatal in severe cases.

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4) Bonsai

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While Bonsai makes a stunning addition to your living space because they are so aesthetically pleasing, it is advised not to bring them into your home. As per Vastu, these mini-trees are a sign of stunted growth because of their stature and can limit the growth of all the people residing in that house.

5) Dieffenbachia

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Dieffenbachia, commonly called Dumb Cane, is an attractive plant with white and green variegated leaves. But caution should be adopted if you have braved and brought Dieffenbachia into your home, especially if you have pets or children. The sap of this plant is toxic if mistakenly ingested and leads to swelling in the mouth and the tongue.

6) Japanese Knotweed

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Japanese Knotweed is a herbaceous perennial plant that has beautiful white flowers but can wreak havoc at your home, literally! To expand, the plant can easily grow and burst through any cracks in your property whether it is the walls, foundation or concrete floors, further deteriorating their strength.

So, the next time you go shopping for plants, keep in mind that just because a plant looks beautiful you should bring it home. Do your due diligence and keep this list in mind to steer clear of plants that have the potential to harm you or your home.

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