Unfortunately, the popular gardenia Gardenia jasminoides is one of the poisonous indoor plants. The fruit in particular contains toxins that are not harmless to children and pets. Therefore, when caring for these gardenias, make sure they are in a place that is inaccessible to children and pets.
Gardenia jasminoides is used as a medicinal plant in China
Gardenia jasminoides is slightly poisonous
Gardenia jasminoides is slightly poisonous in all parts of the plant. The fruits of the plant contain a particularly large number of toxins.
If you keep a Gardenia jasminoides indoors, make sure that neither children nor pets come into contact with the plant.
Poisoning by Gardenia jasminoides often causes stomach and intestinal problems with severe diarrhea.
medicinal plant in China
In Chinese medicine, Gardenia jasminoides is used as a medicinal plant because of its laxative properties. In this country, medical use plays no role.
tips
Gardenia jasminoides tolerates pruning well. This gardenia species is therefore also popular as a bonsai. It is also easy to wire and can be designed in very different shapes.