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This is the single most significant disadvantage of the plant. Yes, the Sword of Saint George is poisonous to children and animals.
In fact, it is slightly toxic for anyone and can be a little more dangerous for people with allergies. However, it can be fatal for your animals, especially cats, if they ingest too much of the plant and are not treated immediately.
Sansevieria contains mild toxins in saponins and organic acids.
In humans, contact with the plant’s sap can cause mild skin irritation.
Cats’ fur makes skin contact with the plant’s sap unlikely, but we already know cats are curious animals and can bite the plant or even ingest some of it. The symptoms, in this case, will be intense salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and depression, problems that a veterinarian can treat but if left untreated, can be fatal.
If you have animals or small children at home, you may avoid this plant or place it in a room that is inaccessible to them.
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