Delicate flowers and a pleasant scent make the freesia a very popular cut plant for the vase. The question of the toxicity of this beauty quickly arises. However, that is not so easy to answer.
Whether freesias are poisonous or non-poisonous seems somewhat unclear
How poisonous is the freesia?
The information is contradictory, sometimes the freesia is considered poisonous because it belongs to the bulbous plants. In this category there are many more or poisonous plant species. According to other information, the freesia does not contain any toxic ingredients. The cut flower does not seem to pose any danger, but it is not suitable for consumption. Planting and caring for them also do not pose any danger.
The essentials in brief:
- Plant part above ground probably not poisonous
- Tuber could be poisonous
- Keep the tuber safe from children and pets during the winter
- Plant not suitable for consumption
tips
To avoid risk, store your freesia bulbs out of reach of small children and pets.