8 plants you should never keep at home

Here is a list of some dangerous plants that you should look out for and never keep at home.

Its sap contains toxic substances that can cause severe swelling and burning sensation in the mouth and throat.

Dumbcane (Dieffenbachia)

This plant contains ricin, a deadly toxin that can cause organ failure if ingested.

Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)

All parts of this plant, including its flowers and leaves, contain poisonous compounds that can be fatal if ingested.

Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Its leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause intense pain and swelling if chewed or ingested.

Philodendron 

The sap of this plant can cause skin irritation, and its berries are toxic if ingested.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

The leaves of this plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause mouth and throat irritation.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

All parts of this plant are highly toxic, with the seeds being particularly hazardous if ingested.

Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)

This plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause pain and swelling in the mouth if chewed or ingested.

Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum)