Proper plant selection and strategic placement of plants reduce risk of poisoning pets and children.
For the past few weeks in this column, we have taken a look at various holiday plants that play an integral part of holiday decorations and traditions for many families in Greater Columbus. While these plants provide festive color, unique fragrance, and add to the joy of the holiday season, they also can be dangerous around young children and pets.
Holiday plants are often placed in locations around the home without a thought about the potential toxicity of these plants, or the access which inquisitive young children and pets may have to the plants. Let’s look at the potential toxicity of some of our best-loved holiday plants.These bulbs forced for holiday blooming make a beautiful addition to any holiday décor and are popular gifts for plant lovers, but they are very toxic to both pets and humans.
With attention to proper plant selection and strategic placement in the home, plant lovers with pets or young children can enjoy the colors, textures, and fragrance of these holiday plants. If ingestion of toxic plants is suspected in children, contact the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital at 800-222-1222. Pet owners who suspect pet illness from ingesting toxic plants should contact their veterinarian or the 24-hour emergency pet poison hotline maintained by the ASPCA at 888-426-4435.
Mike Hogan is an extension educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and associate professor with Ohio State University Extension.
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