Just like ivy growing outdoors, houseplant ivy is poisonous. However, the risk of poisoning is not quite as high, since carpenter's ivy does not bloom and therefore cannot develop poisonous fruits. However, there is still a danger from the plant.
Ivy is poisonous, even as a houseplant
Unfortunately, ivy as a houseplant is poisonous
Just like garden ivy, house ivy contains toxic substances in its leaves and shoots. These substances are already released during the care of the plant and cause irritation and allergies when they come into contact with the bare skin. You should therefore always wear gloves when cutting ivy in a pot.
Because of its toxicity, place ivy in the room so that children and pets do not come into contact with it.
tips
Always collect dead ivy leaves that have fallen off immediately. This reduces the risk of children or pets eating and poisoning themselves.