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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

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BRIEF: Can you tell me if spathiphyllum are poison to children and pets?


QUESTION:
Can you tell me if spathiphyllum are poison to children and pets? I have one and have not been able to find out for sure. I would like to know before someone gets into it.

ANSWER:
Chewing on this plant can give them a very sore mouth and the runs, if they actually swallow some. High shelf?