Kliwia is an ornamental plant that has beautiful orange or red flowers. It is completely poisonous, so if we have it at home, we should be very careful when taking care of it.
Kliwia( clivia ) from the Amaryllis family comes from South Africa, but it has perfectly adapted to Polish homes, where it is a common plant
Kliwia is about 50-60 cm tall with narrow long dark green leaves and beautiful flowers that last for several weeks.
In our country, the most popular are two varieties of this plant: orange and noble clivia. As it is a long-lived perennial and, additionally, it is easy to maintain, therefore it is eagerly bought.
Kliwia is very poisonous
Kliwia is a beautiful flower, but dangerous. Along its entire length - from thick fleshy roots to leathery leaves to flowers gathered in spherical inflorescences, it is toxic.
The most poisonous are the base of the leaves and the stem.
The hazardous substances in question are alkaloids, basic organic compounds.
If for some reason they enter the digestive system, they can cause serious disorders: nausea and vomiting.
Drooling and coughing, resulting from irritation of the mouth and esophagus, are also a characteristic symptom of pimple poisoning.
Consumption of large amounts of alkaloids found in the plant can even lead to collapse and death. Therefore, it is better for this plant to be bred and placed in places inaccessible to children.
If you notice that your toddler is eating leaves or flowers, give him charcoal and plenty of water immediately and see a doctor with him.
Kliwia: careful care
As with many plants with toxic properties, the care of the kiwis should be done with care.
Although this plant rarely causes skin irritation or causes allergic reactions, experts recommend that when transplanting or cutting leaves and flowers, protective gloves should be used.
Kliwia: dangerous to animals
Alkaloids present in stems and leaves are especially dangerous to domestic animals, which often gnaw potted plants within their reach.
Clivia poses a particular threat to cats, for which it is very poisonous. May cause vomiting, diarrhea.
Damage to the intestinal mucosa, bleeding from the digestive system, damage to the kidneys and liver, which can lead to the death of the pet, is also typical. Symptoms of lip poisoning in a dog include severe drooling, vomiting and coughing.
Large amounts of toxic substances cause heart disorders, convulsions, fluctuations in blood pressure.
As in the case of humans - large amounts of the plant that enter the body can be a threat to the he alth and life of pets.
An animal that has tried clivia can be treated on its own, but if you suspect that a large amount of the plant has entered its body, it is better to contact the vet.
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