This video dives into the topic of the most toxic collectible and garden succulents, and considers whether they're worth keeping or not. This is a deep dive, considering the alkaloids contained within these plants, their impact on the body, and how these alkaloids are used or misused.
The focus is on four families of plants -- the Kalanchoes, the Pachypodiums, the Adenias and the Euphorbias. The plants featured include Kalanchoe delagoensis, Pachypodium namaquanum, Pachypodium lealii, Adenia glauca, Adenia venenata, Adenia volkensii and Euphorbia tirucalli. A video worth watching for any succulent or caudex plant enthusiast.
3 окт 2024