Every year we get the same question- Are poinsettias poisonous?

The answer: NO

While there are a number of plants that are poisonous, rest assured that poinsettias are not one of them. There is even a list of plants that are poisonous for our four legged friends (read more here.)

For the entire article on poinsettias and busting the Christmas myths, read the entire article here.

Statistics to Bust Your Myths About Poinsettias

Here are some great statistics to ease your mind:

• Scientific research from The Ohio State University has proved the poinsettia to be non-toxic to both humans and pets.
• All parts of the plant were tested, including the leaves and sap.
• According to POISINDEX, the national information center for poison control centers, a child would have to ingest 500-600 leaves in order to exceed the experimental doses that found no toxicity.
• A study from the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University found that out of 22,793 reported poinsettia exposures there was essentially no toxicity significance of any kind. The study used national data collected by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

We get in poinsettias of all sizes including red poinsettias, white poinsettias, pink poinsettias, poinsettia trees, small 4″ poinsettias, and other sizes including 6″, 8″, and 10″ pot sizes. All some festively decorated with Christmas greenery such as pine and cedar as well as other adornments like Christmas ornaments, angels, bells, or can be customized to your decor!

So be confident that when you order a poinsettia, everyone in your house will be safe.

Enchanted Florist

4416 Fairmont #104

Pasadena, TX 77504

(832)850-7677

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