Money needle: The plant has the ability to endanger the children that many homes still plant

Money needles are one of the most popular ornamental plants in offices as well as families. With the meaning of "smoking buds", the money generation should be chosen by many families in the family. But the truth behind it is scary.

It is a kind of green shrub that grows well in low light, does not need regular watering and has a special ability to purify the air, remove dust and toxic gases, so the "needle of talent" is very popular. to grow in the family.

Talented needle can "attract" fortune to homeowners .

And yet, the name " financial needle " or money - has shown rich wealth and money - so many people grow large pots, baby pots in the house.

However, few people doubt, hidden behind the "glitter" looks hidden behind a frightening truth.That tree contains toxins in the body, leaves . that can harm humans, especially children if unfortunately exposed.

. but also a potential danger to young children.

It is impossible to cover the special point that everyone likes in cash needles (scientific name is Zamioculcas zamiifolia ) which is the ability to clean the air in the house.

Research by plant and environmental experts at Copenhagen University in 2014 indicated that Z. zamiifolia can remove 0.01mol / m ² of volatile organic compounds such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene each day.

However, there are also documents showing in the stalks and leaves of the needle that contain many crystals of calcium oxalate .

This substance can irritate sensitive skin, lip mucosa, tongue, mucous membranes in the throat or conjunctival eye when we mistakenly eat or touch the fluid produced by the plant and then apply to the eyes. Because the skin of small, easily irritated children is more dangerous for them.

The stalk and leaf of the money tree contain many crystals of calcium oxalate.

A toxicity experiment of Z. zamiifolia was conducted in 2015 by scientists from Bergen University (Norway).

Accordingly, the experts tested the extract of Z. zamiifolia on shrimp at a dose of 1mg / ml, showing that they died.

Experts say that this beautiful plant is beautiful but also a potential danger to families with young children. The reason is because children often playfully touch, cut leaves and "taste".

Just a small amount of calcium oxalate exposure is enough to cause itching, burning in the mouth, throat, swelling and suffocation.

In large doses, calcium oxalate will cause a strong discomfort in the digestive system, which can make it difficult to breathe and if too much infection can lead to seizures and coma.

When you experience itching and burning symptoms in your mouth, you should give your child immediate mouth contact to remove toxins from the mouth. If skin or eyes come into contact with fluids, you need to rinse with water, eye drops to remove toxins.

So, "how is the vertical nose" of this needle?

Kim Phat is a tree that grows into dust, in the natural environment, trees can reach a height of 30-100cm. The shape of the needle is made up of a set of branches.

Money needles are a perennial tropical plant, native to Eastern Africa.

This is the general leaf roll, with a length of 20-40cm. The leaves are green with dark spots, succulent, stout, thick cylindrical parts near the roots, tapered to the tip and slowly bent.

Dendritic needles are shiny dark green, smooth and also succulent.

Z. zamiifolia contains an unusually high amount of water - 91% in leaves and 95% in leaf stalks, so they can be completely "relaxed" for 4 months without watering.

The stalks and leaves of the money tree contain a lot of calcium oxalate crystals - toxins that can irritate sensitive skin.

Because of the potential for danger to young children, users should consider when placing plants in the house when children are present.

However, if the house is only an adult and every time the leaf is cut, pruned and you wear gloves carefully to not touch the fluid, this is a safe plant to grow.

How to take care of money needles when planting at home

Khoahoc.tv will guide you how to take care of the money needle, how to overcome where the conditions (harsh) of poor light and cure some common diseases such as yellow leaves, wilt leaves and stem rot.

1. Expression and remedy of money needles (Kim Phat Tai) (In place of the place where there is dark-poor lighting conditions)

Symptoms of money needles : the leaves are gradually white, the buds appear on the baby and the limp is lifeless.

Remedies : First, we will prune the rotten, broken branches. Then transfer the money pot to the place where the light is adequate: the appropriate location where the sun is shining just right (avoid the place where the sun is shining immediately) can balcony, yard or terrace. Time to plant from 1 to 2 weeks for plants to metabolize well, develop normally (leaves green chlorophyll back) will be put into the old position (2-3 days) again. And done 2 - 3 times like that.

Especially for newly purchased cash needles that you intend to place in a dimly-lit location (or in areas with poor conditions), you should do the following to make sure the plants are well adapted to the new living environment. Extreme light and temperature conditions:

Place the tree in that position for about 3–4 days (maybe 1 week), then put it out in a place with a good light position (preferably to the window where the sun shines on) ) about 2–3 days (maybe more) put in the old position. We do this cycle 2 to 3 times, the tree will be able to adapt to better living in the harsh conditions of light and temperature.

2. Treatment of remedy and care for leaf yellowing, leaf wilt, stem rot in Kim Tien

A. Tools:

1. Prepare 2lit watering cans (purpose to determine watering amount of plants)
2. Pruning scissors, 1 plastic bucket, 1 scoop of water, 1 clean towel.

B. How to care:

1. With the money needle placed in the home, office or in a room with air conditioning, taking care of it seems very difficult for many people. Often watering or water shortage is a common occurrence. It is the cause of leaf yellowing, leaf wilt and stem rot.
2. Before taking care we should observe the tree and soil moisture around the root (here to know the moisture content of the soil you should use your index finger to bare the soil around the pot 1/3 -1/2 fingers and feel the degree Its moist). See if the soil is too dry, too moist (soil is soaked with water) or has moderate humidity.

Where the soil has sufficient moisture, the plant grows normally

1. Watering : Money needles when placed in a room, care and watering are very important. Our work is very simple, just watering every week is enough. Depending on the big pot or baby, water a sufficient amount of moisture to the soil. For example, with a group of money needles grown in pots with a mouth size of about 40-50cm, height of about 60cm, we water it about 0.5-0.8 liters, if you use a watering can, you spray on the leaves and water evenly around root 1/3 or 1/4 jar.
2. Leaf cleaning : Leaf cleaning is also important because it helps photosynthetic leaves better in low-light environments and makes the work environment more clean.

Where the soil is too dry, it shows that the body is wilted (or leaves are wilted to other interior plants).

The above expression shows that trees in a state of shortage of water will follow the following care guidelines:

1. We will use sprays to spray all the leaves of the needle and water ½ of the jar (with pots of mouth diameter 40 -50 cm, height of about 60 cm) the plants grown in pots of different sizes will depend Follow so that the soil has a moderate humidity. (done in the first 1 week 2 times)
2. With spray on leaves makes plants recover quickly, absorb water faster. We can irrigate more days of the week by spraying on the leaves of the money tree (in this way the needle will be recovered quickly).

Where soil has too much moisture (waterlogged soil) stumps are rotten

In this case we will use the following remedy:

1. B1: We stop the work of watering the plants again.
2. B2: Move the plant to a location with suitable light (well-ventilated and sunlight-free)
3. B3: Trim, remove rotten branches.
4. B4: Check the perineum, ensure drainage for the tree.
5. B5: No watering period of 2 weeks. We monitor the moisture content of the soil if the soil is still moist, then we don't have to irrigate anymore.

Until the soil is around the pot, it starts to water normally.

In this case the waterlogged plants will take a long time to overcome. During the period of 1–2 months, the plant will recover normally, we will move the tree to the old position and take care of the tree as in case A.

Note : All the above cases should be watered so that the soil is just moist enough, not watered much. Plants can be cured when water is lacking and if water is over watered for a long time, the ability to cure is very difficult.