Sansevieria in the interior of the apartment: what does the "Pike tail" flower look like in the photo, is the plant poisonous or not, can it be kept at home, how can you protect yourself?

To the question: "Can Sansevieria be built at home?" Experienced flower growers always answer in the affirmative. This, at first glance, modest and unprepossessing plant, is hidden in the "bins" more than one pleasant surprise for its owner.

The flower does not require special care, easily propagates, stably tolerates the mistakes of an inexperienced beginner, a beautiful decoration of the home and purifies the air like a filter. You can learn about all the advantages and disadvantages of a beautiful plant by reading the article.

Description and chemical composition of the flower "pike tail"

Sansevieria or "Pike tail" is a herbaceous perennial plant from the Dracenov family. It has a powerful rhizome, dense leathery leaves with light and dark stripes, fragrant flowers collected in brushes. It grows well both at home and in the wild.

The composition of sansevieria includes the following useful substances:

Abamagenin
Organic acids.
Hemolytic sapogenin.
Saponin.
Essential oils.

The plant has choleretic, expectorant, diaphoretic and diuretic properties. Means based on the root and leaves cope with inflammation and fungi, relieve pain, heal wounds, and help in the treatment of viral diseases.

Besides, sansevieria contributes to:

increase the body's defenses;
improves the gastrointestinal tract;
eliminates bleeding;
normalizes the functioning of the central nervous system;
helps to cope with a number of diseases (SARS, influenza, otitis media, rhinitis, stomatitis, cystitis, acne, adnexitis).

Important! It is forbidden to use the plant or preparations based on it without the consent of the doctor! You can not give them to pregnant women, breast-feeding, young children, people with individual intolerance to the components. Folk recipes do not replace the medications prescribed by the doctor, but are just an addition to the traditional treatment.

More information about the benefits and dangers of a flower can be found here.

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Further on the photo you can see how the plant looks:

Can I keep him at home?

Consider how you can fit Sansevier into your home interior, and in which cases the pike tail is undesirable to keep in the apartment.

Where will the flower look best?

Choosing a place for a new green pet, a flower lover is guided to a greater extent by his own instincts and desires. A window sill or a shelf in the back of the room is not important for most varieties of sansevieria. The only thing the owner must take into account is how the new resident reacts to drafts.

In what cases is it undesirable to keep this plant at home?

Subject to precaution, there are no direct contraindications. But if there are extremely curious and active young children in the house who may be stubbornly interested in a flower, it is better to wait a bit with the purchase of this plant. The same goes for pets. Accustomed to gnaw at a vitamin deficiency all cats in a row expects an intestinal upset, vomiting and dermatitis. This also applies to dogs and birds.

Is the plant poisonous or not, and in what cases is it dangerous?

Sansevieria leaves contain saponins, which are dangerous in large doses.

Reference! Saponins are chemicals consisting of aglycon and carbohydrates. They are toxic to cold-blooded animal species.

A person, having learned how to isolate saponins from the source of natural raw materials, uses it in various fields of activity:

They are added to the foaming agent of fire extinguishers, soap, some drinks (such as beer), and confectionery (halva).
They are used in the manufacture of many medical products, dietary and nutritional supplements.

You can not let small children and domestic animals into the plant!

How to protect yourself?

The following precautions should be observed:

When transplanting a flower, pruning and rooting, prepare tight gloves. It is not recommended to work with bare hands.
Keep your eyes and mucous membranes from dripping juice.
Cropped parts of the plant should be destroyed immediately.

What to do if the poison has got on the skin, inside the body, in the eyes?

Juice poisoning can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, a burning sensation in the throat, and pain. At the first sign, you should induce vomiting, then give a portion of activated charcoal and be sure to call an ambulance.
If drops of juice get into your eyes, they should be washed as soon as possible with clean room temperature water. If the feeling of discomfort remains - be sure to visit an optometrist.
Skin contact does not cause any negative reactions.

Do not be afraid to grow sansevieria - it is not as scary as it seems at first glance. The presence of its toxic properties is due to the attempt of the plant to protect itself in the surrounding world, therefore, the owner is not in danger if he approaches the communication with this exotic flower carefully and with respect. Drop empty fears and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature's gifts.