Unfortunately, the Echeveria is one of the slightly poisonous ornamental plants. Therefore, if you have children and pets, you should exercise caution when caring for Echeveria indoors. Place the plant in such a way that no one can be harmed.
Echeveria sap is poisonous
The Echeveria is slightly poisonous
You probably cannot get deadly poisoning from an Echeveria. Nevertheless, you should be careful if you keep the ornamental plant in the house.
Depending on the species, the sap is the most toxic. It comes out when you cut the Echeveria or break off leaves. If the juice gets on the skin, unpleasant inflammation can result.
Therefore, always work with gloves when caring for Echeveria and place the plant out of the reach of children and pets.
tips
Echeveria are relatively easy to propagate using leaf cuttings. It is even easier if the plant has formed several rosettes, which you can simply separate.