The juice in the rhizome of Dripping Guanyin is poisonous. Dripping Guanyin, also known as wild taro, has the effect of clearing air dust, but the white juice in its rhizome and the "water" dripping from the green leaves are harmful to these parts. Contains ingredients such as calcium oxalate, kaempferol and saponin glycosides, which can cause allergic poisoning.

If it comes into contact with the skin, it will cause itching or strong irritation, corrode the skin and mucous membranes, cause throat and mouth discomfort, burning sensation in the stomach, and severe suffocation; contact with the eyes can cause Conjunctivitis and even blindness. Its fruits are also highly poisonous.

How to breed Dripping Guanyin.

1. Dripping Guanyin is a very common domestic green potted plant, but because it is a tropical plant, it generally does not bloom in the north. But if the temperature and other conditions at home are suitable, they will bloom.

2. It does not have high soil requirements, but it grows best in sandy loam or humus loam with good drainage and organic matter. Since Dripping Guanyin likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment by nature and is not cold-tolerant, the pot soil must be kept moist during the growing season. ?

3. In summer, the flower pot should be placed in a semi-shaded and ventilated place, and water should be sprayed around and on the leaves frequently to increase air humidity, reduce leaf temperature, and keep the leaves clean.

Reference for the above content? People's Daily Online - An old man tried to eat Guanyin with dripping water and risked his life. Its rhizomes resemble taro but are actually poisonous

Reference for the above content? People's Daily Online - Man with itchy feet tried Guanyin with dripping water. Ye Zi was admitted to the intensive care unit