Ingesting just a small leaf of some common ornamental plants such
as poinsettias could be enough to make a cat ill, and swallowing a sizable amount could prove fatal.
There are many items that are even more harmful than most even know about (like the artificial sweetener Xylitol found in many sugarless peanut butters, mints and gums), and others where the dangers are purely dose dependent (like chocolate, certain nuts, raw onions and garlic, avocados and many flowers, such
as poinsettias).
Along the same lines
as the Poinsettia, this plant is now thought to be mildly toxic, but I like to play it safe.
Many household plants are also poisonous, such
as poinsettia and philodendron.
Not exact matches
And these days, another decorative Christmas plant,
poinsettia, is yielding ground to ornamental pepper varieties given
as gifts to cheer the home with their bright red fruits: the Christmas Cherry, the Christmas Greeting, and the Christmas Oriental.
Poinsettia Cookies are
as tasty
as they are lovely.
In Wednesday's
Poinsettia Bowl, TCU opened
as an 11 - point favorite at Olympic and is currently garnering 70 % of spread wagers, according to Sports Insights» College Football Betting Trends.
I appreciate the
poinsettia / leaf template
as it can be used in other Christmas crafting projects.
As growers have bred increasingly baroque varieties, sales have exploded, making orchids the second most sold houseplant in the U.S. (after
poinsettia).
Explore ideas such
as incorporating the pink
poinsettias in your holiday decor.
Garnet flower earrings «
Poinsettias» by Komang Wirawan can be found in jewelry categories such
as Floral Earrings, Birthstone Earrings, Garnet Earrings, Silver Earrings, Sterling Silver Earrings and Dangle Earrings.
Growing up, my mom always used fresh
poinsettias as part of her Christmas decor.
I used the
poinsettias as well in last year's tree that you can see in my 2015 Christmas Recap Tour.
As the centerpiece on the kitchen table, I filled my antique dough bowl with white
poinsettias.
It's not that I don't love a man in spandex (I do) or an eighth reincarnation of robots and cars and robots that turn into cars (I don't) but it can sometimes feel
as though the original content of the silver screen has finally withered & died like last December's
poinsettia.
Many people know that
poinsettias as toxic, however they are really only mildly toxic and aren't too big of a concern for most pet owners, but better safe than sorry.
If you have house plants such
as Oleander, Dumb Cane, Azaleas,
Poinsettias, Rhododendrons, and Ivy — keep them out of reach,
as they are potentially lethal for such a small being.
There are many plants like
poinsettia that prompt only mild problems, such
as excess salivation or mouth discomfort.
While many of us are aware of
poinsettias and the risk they pose for making pets sick, they're not
as bad
as many people think.
While these plants and their berries are pretty to look at, they're placed slightly higher on the toxicity chart
as mild to moderate, versus the merely mild classification attributed to
poinsettias.
While it isn't good for our pets to eat or lick
Poinsettias, the plant is not
as toxic
as the public thinks.
Join Pet Poison Helpline's Drs. Ahna Brutlag and Justine Lee
as they discuss some common toxins seen around the holidays poisonous to cats and dogs, including:
poinsettias, lilies, mistletoe, alcohol, unbaked bread dough, grapes, raisins, fatty table scraps and human medications.
If you own birds, though, you may want to opt for a safer decoration —
Poinsettias are not only poisonous to birds, but to other pets, and people
as well.
Poinsettias aren't
as tasty, so they aren't eaten
as often.
Seasonal plants such
as mistletoe and
poinsettias are toxic to pets if ingested in sufficient quantity.
Common blooms like lilies, poppies and marigolds can be harmful
as well
as seasonal plants like mistletoe and
poinsettia.
Poinsettias (Euphorbia) have gotten a bad rap
as an extremely poisonous plant due to an urban legend dating back to 1919 — reference for
poinsettia myth.
Keep cats away from the poisonous houseplants, such
as dieffenbachia, mistletoe berries, and
poinsettia.
Poinsettias can be troublesome
as well.
Poinsettias get the most attention
as potentially poisonous holiday plants, but their toxicity is overrated.
Remove poisonous houseplants, such
as amaryllis, mistletoe, holly, or
poinsettia, or keep them in hanging baskets up high, where your puppy can not reach them.
Encinitas is alternately known
as the «Flower Capital of the World,» because of its extensive collection of unique nurseries and gardens, most extensive of which is the San Diego Botanic Garden, and the world's leading grower of the Christmas flower, the
poinsettia.
The landscape also features four smaller
poinsettia trees,
as well
as flower beds planted with live
poinsettias.
And I was thrilled to be able to introduce Tamara to nine other blogging buddies who love
poinsettias as much
as I do!
Over in the dining room, I stuck some red, faux
poinsettias into one of my white ceramic pitchers to use
as a centerpiece.
Recreating the dress may not be your forte but with a few minutes spent preparing the blooms, you can use freshly cut
poinsettias to decorate your home so that it will look just
as colourful and exciting.
Whether you are going to keep them in their pots, or you are going to use them
as cut flowers, make sure your
poinsettia plants are in the very best condition when you buy them, and keep them safe from the cold during and after you get them home.
How to use this classic festive house plant
as a cut flower and mark International
Poinsettia Day in haute couture style
Consider creating a handful of these 3 - dimensional, paper - crafted
Poinsettias as tree ornaments.
Tip # 6: If your artificial tree isn't
as full
as you'd like it to be, add faux pine garland or silk flower bunches to fill in the gaps -LCB- large faux
poinsettias help to fill in space and look pretty too -RCB-.
Poinsettia bracts in shades of red and pink stand proudly in mismatched glasses standing in
as vases.
Poinsettias like the warmth of centrally heated homes but they should be kept away from direct heat,
as well
as from drafty windows and doors.
The
poinsettia (or Mexican Flame Tree or Christmas Star,
as it is also known) is synonymous with the festive season but keeping the plant alive long enough to see Christmas Day can be a challenge.