Group 2: Houseplant Haven

"NOPE!" Plants

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Title

"NOPE!" Plants

Subject

Poisonous Plants

Description

Plants that are not only pet-UNfriendly, but are extremely detrimental to animals

Creator

Nadia Hajo

Date

Added to Repository: 2023-02-28

Contributor

Nadia Hajo, Hannah Patrick, Brenda Qualls, Laurie Taylor

Collection Items

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    Amaryllis belladonna is extremely toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Avoid this plant for their safety. Causes vomiting (not horses), depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia, tremors
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    Nerium oleander is extremely toxic to pets. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmias, blood pressure changes, lethargy, depression, ataxia, tremors, seizures, dehydration, and shock in pets if not treated.
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    Scientific name is crassula ovata and is poisonous to both dogs and cats. These plants are easy to take care of and require little attention. They need direct sunlight, and the soil should be moist at all time and never dry out. Ideal temperatures during the day range from 65-75 degrees F. The ideal temperature range during the night is 50-55 degrees F.
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    Scientific name is epipremnum aureum and is poisonous to both dogs and cats. These plants are easy to take care of and require little attention. They need indirect sunlight and will not do well in direct sunlight. Pothos should be watered every 1-2 weeks once the soil dries out. Ideal temperatures during range from 65-85 degrees F.
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    Scientific name is dieffenbachia and is poisonous to both dogs and cats. Symptoms if ingested include vomiting, burning and swelling of the mouth, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty breathing. Dumb Cane is relatively easy to take care. It requires indirect, bright sunlight and moist soil. Ideal temperature range is between 60 and 80 degrees F.
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    Scientific name is dracaena marginata and is poisonous to both dogs and cats. If ingested symptoms include vomiting, drooling, and muscle weakness. Dragon trees need bright, indirect sunlight and should not be overwatered. Let the first couple inches of top soil dry out before watering again. Ideal temperature range is 70 to 80 degrees F.

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