How long are the leaves of Pothos? Are the leaves edible?

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1. Leaf length

2. Whether it can be eaten

3. Precautions

The leaves of Pothos are not very long, only about 5-10cm. The leaves are emerald green, but if not maintained well, the leaves will be relatively short. The leaves are thin leathery, the plant has many branches, and has good climbing ability, making it very ornamental when placed at home. When maintaining it at home, try to place it as high as possible to avoid contact with pets and children.

1. Leaf length

The leaves of Pothos are emerald green and not very big, only about 5-10cm in length. If not maintained well, the leaves may be shorter in length. Its leaves are thin leathery, broadly oval, and mostly emerald green in color. The plant also has many branches and has good climbing properties. It has high ornamental value when placed at home.

2. Is it edible?

The leaves of Pothos are not edible. It is said to be an Araceae plant. This plant is poisonous, and the same is true for Pothos. Its toxicity is present in the juice of its leaves, so it must not be eaten. If a child or pet at home eats it by mistake, you need to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. After poisoning, oral swallowing will become very difficult, and there will also be a stinging sensation, accompanied by vomiting. Therefore, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly after the occurrence of such symptoms.

3. Precautions

1 . Avoid contact: The above content mentioned that its juice is poisonous, so in addition to being inedible, you should not let your body come into contact with it. After the skin comes into contact with the juice, adverse symptoms will also occur, such as redness, swelling, itching and other discomforts.

2. Maintenance at a high place: Most families will have children, or cats and dogs, so when breeding, they should be placed at a high place to avoid unnecessary trouble.

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