Crown of Thorns Toxicity: Hazard for Children

All Euphorbias Are Poisonous

Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns) sap = toxic. Range: skin irritant to deadly depending on species/individual sensitivity.

Risk to Toddlers

• Crawlers/toddlers explore by mouth.
• Broken stem = sap exposure.
• Eye contact = severe injury/blindness risk.

Recommendation

Remove from child-accessible areas. Replace with non-toxic succulents: Haworthia, Echeveria, Sedum, Sempervivum.

Beauty not worth the risk.