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[1] [2] [3] Common names for the 70 or so species formerly placed in the genus include mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue, bow string hemp, snake plant and snake tongue. [4] In the APG III classification system , Dracaena is placed in the family Asparagaceae , subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae). [ 5 ]
The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds such as adonidin and aconitic acid. [42] Aesculus hippocastanum: horse-chestnut, buckeye, conker tree Sapindaceae: All parts of the raw plant are poisonous due to saponins and glycosides such as aesculin, causing nausea, muscle twitches, and sometimes paralysis. [43] Agave spp.
All these insects have piercing mouth parts that suck the sap out of plant leaves." The Fix: If your snake plant is infested with sap-sucking insects, treating it with a horticultural oil can ...
Snake plants are the ultimate low-maintenance roommates, even when it comes to their living quarters. ... If the roots look like they’re becoming overcrowded or the snake plant is so big that ...
Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation, or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life threatening or lethal." [3]
Make sure you know what these plants look like and where you can find them. This guide includes common plants that are toxic to the touch and to eat. A guide to some of NC’s most dangerous ...
Snakeplant or snake plant may refer to: Dracaena trifasciata, synonym Sansevieria trifasciata, also called mother-in-law's tongue; Nassauvia serpens; Turbina corymbosa
Size of Plant: Large plants in small containers need more frequent watering for two reasons. First, a large plant generally uses up more water than a small one, all else equal.