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Mostly we choose plants that will plant in the garden considering its size, its color, its flowers and season, but almost never think about what can be toxic to the plant. It is common to have toxic plants in the gardens of which little is known, simply because they look good, but at home there are small children and pets, then it is an issue that should be paid attention.

Toxic plants are common in many places and gardens, these plants almost always have striking features that make her look elegant gardens, but these plants can cause injury to people and pets depending on the type of toxic plant with which contact is attained and gravity this, so it is best to avoid planting at home and have knowledge about these plants.

Some common toxic plants are:

Philodendron: is very common around the plans and there are over 700 varieties of this species is dangerous if ingested by children and pets because it causes burning and burning in the mouth, lips and skin, and if consumed too much it can be dangerous to health.

Dieffenbachia: people seek them because they are beautiful and do not require much light, so they are plants that are well adapted to the interior, although less toxic than philodendron, acts the same way causing pain and burning if swallowed.

Hortensia: This is a magnificent plant with beautiful flowers that usually organized into sets shaped crepe. It has a compound called hidragina which can be toxic to people and pets.

Salvia divinorum: it is not the same sage commonly found in foods and this has a very strong hallucinogen and is not recommended intake.

Trumpet angel: is a small and attractive with large, colorful flowers tree contains tropane alkaloids, a compound present in the atropine and cocaine.

Laurel in bloom: is a common flowering plant, so it is often used in decorating gardens. It is very toxic and their consumption can cause heart palpitations and arrhythmias, if consumed too much can cause death if not treated early.

Lily: It is a beautiful plant that to date no risk to the health of people, however, is not a good ally of the cats because by their consumption is caused kidney failure and even death.

Ricin: although not as popular as some time, the seed has a strong poison that causes diarrhea and vomiting if eaten several of these seeds can cause death in people.

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