Hydrangea. The beautiful Hydrangea, known for its striking clusters of blue, purple, pink and white blossoms, is a lovely flowering plant that adds a touch of romance to the garden. Sadly, the entire plant, including the flower buds, is quite toxic to pets and children. All parts of Hydrangea contain traces of cyanide.
"The toxic component of the hydrangea plant is a cyanogenic glycoside." Chewing plants with this compound causes cyanide to be released. The leaves, buds, flowers, and bark all contain the toxin, so if your dog munches any part of your hydrangeas, he could get sick.
All parts of the plant are poisonous because they contain cyanogenic glycoside.
Symptoms: All parts of the plant are poisonous. If eaten, symptoms can include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Skin contact can cause dermatitis, rash or irritation. Warning: Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
According to Pet Poison Hotline, cats will become poisoned by eating any part of the hydrangea plant. The toxic component of the hydrangea is called cyanogenic glycoside. The flowers, leaves, buds, and stalks all contain the poison, but the buds and leaves contain the most toxin.
Dogs or cats that consume enough hydrangea leaves, flowers and/or buds can suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, hydrangea poisoning can cause lethargy, depression and confusion.
Lilies. This beautiful unofficial symbol of Spring is among the most toxic flowers to cats. All varieties - including the Easter, Tiger, Stargazer, Red, Wood, and Day - are unsafe. With some flowers, the petals and the buds are the hazards for cats but, with lilies, it's also the pollen, the leaves, and the stems.
To rejuvenate the hydrangea, remove up to 1/3 of the older living stems down to the ground each summer. This will revitalize the plant. If necessary to control the size of the plant, cut back before late July to allow for buds to develop. Usually the plant will return immediately to its former size.
According to Feng Shui, hydrangeas portray loneliness; hence it is advised not to grow this plant indoors. Although undoubtedly beautiful, it denotes coldness to heartfelt emotion and bad luck when grown inside the home.
Hydrangeas contain something called amygdalin, which gets metabolized into a cyanogenic glycoside when consumed by humans, cats, and dogs. Cyanide poisoning is fairly severe, and common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect cyanide poisoning.
Interestingly enough, some individuals harvest hydrangea flowers to dry and smoke for a cheap high. Dried hydrangea plants produce effects similar to symptoms produced by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is found in cannabis plants.
Flower buds form on current year's growth. Prune in early spring, just as leaves are beginning to show. Cut branches back by one-half to one-third, cutting just above a node. Next, remove any weak or spindly branches.
Although most people purchase them as disposable houseplants for special occasions, you can successfully grow hydrangeas indoors for years with the proper care and patience.
"Hydrangeas are toxic to humans," Jodi notes. While it's unlikely anyone will actually die at your wedding from eating cake decorated with hydrangeas, they are simply not good for humans. Chose flowers that are non-toxic and/or edible (and note that the two are not always the same.
Yes, hydrangeas are poisonous to humans. Likely if some is consumed there will be some digestive problems such as stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and breathing problems. In more severe cases it can lead to hospitalization.
As part of their inquiries, officers spoke to local pharmacists who confirmed the hallucinogenic and euphoria-inducing effects of the hydrangea bloom, of which there are thousands of varieties. Experts say the effect is similar to that of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in the cannabis plant.
Blue hydrangea flowers symbolize apology, regret, and forgiveness, so they're the perfect gift if you're looking to make amends with a loved one.
Spring - The orchid, cherry blossom, and peony represent love, fertility, luck, and success. Summer - Lotus represents perseverence, beauty, and enlightenment. Autumn - Chrysanthemum represents optimism. Winter - Plum blossoms, which bloom against the snow, represent well-being and extended good fortune.
Tamarind, Bonsai, Cotton Plants, Dead Plants and Weeping Figs are some bad luck plants in Feng Shui that should not be placed in the home.
Prune back stems to just above a fat bud — called a heading cut — in fall, late winter or spring. These plants have conical-shaped flower heads. I recommend leaving the dry, tan flower heads on the plant to provide some winter interest in your landscape, so I wait to prune these until late winter or spring.
Some gardeners report success in turning their hydrangeas blue by applying coffee grounds to the soil. The coffee grounds make the soil more acidic, allowing the hydrangea to more easily absorb aluminum. In addition, fruit peels, lawn clippings, peat moss and pine needles, are thought to have a similar effect.
Cats have natural instincts and know when to stay away from toxic-smelling plants. These plants also do not taste good and require more than just a lick or a small bite to cause severe problems. Although this is the case, you should still discourage your cat from getting close to toxic plants.
Hostas pose a threat to cats due to the toxic glycoside saponins found inside the plant. The leaves, flowers and roots all contain these toxins. Saponins cause issues by actually changing the structure of cell membranes.