Hypoallergenic plants that are suitable for almost everyone

The most common is that plant allergics react to odors or pollen, especially if there is asthma at the base, but there are also those who get rashes or react to the dust that can accumulate on the plants. Plant sap or mold spores in the soil can also cause reactions. Here we go through the most common plant allergies.

Many allergic reactions to strong scents and pollen. Symptoms such as headache, runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, and watery eyes are not uncommon. If you react to scented flowers, you should of course avoid them, but that doesn't mean you have to be completely without flowers. Today, there are many cultivated double varieties that completely lack fragrance.,For those who react to pollen, the physical symptoms are similar. Avoiding flowering plants with a lot of pollen, such as daisy family plants, and sticking to varieties with little or preferably no pollen at all is recommended. Again, some cultivated double flowers may be worth looking into. Many of these actually lack stamens and therefore pollen altogether.,You can also enjoy completely green plants. Do they bloom occasionally? Simply cut off the flowers.

For those who react to dust, it is good to keep their plants clean by occasionally showering them. Some plants, such as the Benjamin fig, are considered particularly allergenic because they also release irritating plant sap, a sap that is absorbed by the dust particles on the leaves and can then be inhaled. Some dust allergy sufferers may also react to plants with hairy leaves, such as African violets and calathea, since dust easily sticks to the fuzzy surface. Hydroponic cultivation, that is cultivation in water with nutrient solution, can be a solution. There are also many cuttings that live long in vases, such as ivy and peperomia. If you still want to try growing plants in soil, you can reduce mold spores by adding clay pebbles on top of the pot and sticking to varieties that can dry out between waterings, such as cacti. It is also good to regularly change the soil.

There are often mold spores in soil, it is part of the natural decomposition of the soil. For those who are sensitive to this, hydroponic cultivation, that is, cultivation in water with a nutrient solution, can be a solution. There are also many cuttings that live a long time in vases, such as ivy and coleus. If you still want to try growing plants in soil, you can reduce the mold spores by adding clay pebbles at the top of the pot and stick to varieties that can dry out between waterings, such as cacti. It is also good to regularly replace the soil.

Some plants have irritating plant sap, and even those who are not allergic can sometimes get skin irritations such as eczema or rash in contact with them. Often, these are plants from the daisy family, lily-like plants, callas, jade plants, various types of ficus, poinsettias, palm plants, or ivy. When it comes to lily-like plants, it is usually the sap from the bulb that causes problems. To avoid rashes, it is good to use gloves when handling the plants, but avoid natural rubber (latex) gloves, as many who are allergic to plant sap can also react to this. Especially those who are sensitive to ficus and euphorbia plants (such as poinsettia) should choose gloves made of a different material. Since there are several plants with irritating plant sap, it is best to ask for allergy-friendly alternatives in the store. Remember: Allergies are often tricky, and plant allergics can react differently to the same plant. It may also take time to understand what you are actually reacting to. Below is a list of indoor plants that most people tolerate well; they have little or no fragrance, produce little or no pollen, and lack allergenic plant sap. However, if you notice that any plant causes a reaction, you should of course remove it. There are always better alternatives that can provide a wonderfully green environment to enjoy.

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WRITTEN BY Liselotte Roll, journalist, garden inspiration, and author of books on nature, animals, and gardening, such as "Gardening for Insects", "Soil", and "Keeping Chickens as a Hobby".