Why Anthurium should not be kept at home: 3 main reasons

In the modern world, vigilance and caution are more important than ever, including in the acquisition of new indoor flowers. Keeping an anthurium at home can be unsafe if children and people who are sensitive to pollen of flowers live there. The ban cannot be called categorical: compliance with certain rules will protect against possible harm. But from the point of view of beliefs, anthurium is a positive flower from all sides. It is useful for women, men, girls, couples.

Anthurium belongs to the aroid family and is a relative of monstera, Dieffenbachia, and spathiphyllum. The flower is highly appreciated by florists for its exotically beautiful flowering and the ability to remain in cut form for up to 4 weeks. At its appearance, many interesting associations arise. In everyday life, anthurium is called "male happiness", "wax flower", "pig tail", "flamingo", "damn tongue."

The harm of anthurium

Behind the external attractiveness and beauty are some of the negative properties of the plant.

Anthurium can be harmful to health, especially during the flowering period:

• The inflorescences of the plant exude a very strong aroma that can cause headache and sleep disturbance.
• Anthurium juice, like many other house plants of the aroid family, contains calcium oxalate. If it gets on the skin and mucous membranes, it can cause redness and irritation.
• The pollen that appears during flowering is a fairly strong allergen. When the flower is close, coughing, sneezing, lacrimation, runny nose, shortness of breath can appear.

Favorable conditions for the growth of anthurium

Like many other indoor plants, anthurium purifies the air in the house - its dense leaves absorb harmful substances.

In order to get the maximum benefit from the flower and avoid possible harm, it is recommended to observe the following rules:

• Anthurium is placed in the living room or in the kitchen. Keeping it in the bedroom is not recommended due to the strong smell.
• Best flower grows on the east side.
• If there are children in the apartment, you need to choose a special place for the flower - out of the reach of children's hands. For example, you can put it on the top shelf of the rack or hang it on the wall at a height.
• Keep track of the humidity in the house. Recommended level - 70%.
• When buying a plant, be careful not to bring parasites along with it. The leaves of the flower should be juicy, green, without spots, growths and cobwebs.

Beliefs about the flower

Around some indoor flowers are legends. Interesting beliefs are also associated with the anthurium. Beautiful flowers, as if cast from wax, fascinate and make a magical impression. They are considered a symbol of a man’s passion for woman.

For Anthurium to bring happiness, it must be received as a gift. In Colombia, they give it to the newlyweds for a wedding, and in Russia - to men for the holidays.

It is also believed that the flower has healing properties. It is recommended to keep it in the house for people with cardiovascular diseases. And they say that anthurium feels bad people. With them, he begins to quickly wither away and fade.

Benefit for men

It is recommended that men keep anthurium in their homes to solve a variety of problems. According to the signs of peoples, a flower can help in many matters:

• eliminates alcohol and nicotine addiction;
• enhances male power;
• protects from apathy and depression;
• increases working capacity.

It is believed that during the flowering period, the magical properties of the plant work to the maximum.This is an opportune time to set goals and make wishes.

Benefits for women

Anthurium can be kept in the house not only by men, but also by women. It is believed that it helps solve problems in his personal life:

• fills the house with masculine energy;
• attracts the favor of men;
• increases libido and enhances sexuality;
• improves financial position;
• helps strengthen immunity.

According to the legend, a woman who cares for a flower “male happiness” can always count on respect, love and care of the second half.

Benefits for couples

It is good to keep anthurium in the family as a couple with “female happiness” - spathiphyllum. In this case, their effect is doubled. According to legend, these plants are of particular benefit:

• keep peace and quiet;
• promote mutual understanding of spouses;
• enhance love;
• improve financial opportunities;
• help to overcome difficulties.

So, anthurium is not forbidden to keep at home. This is a slightly toxic plant, not capable of causing serious harm to the body. To avoid trouble, you must adhere to the rules of its content. As for beliefs, the flower "male happiness" brings only benefit. Moreover, it does not matter if a man lives in a house, a woman or a married couple.