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title: "I just bought a white princess and then looked on this app and it…"
description: "I just bought a white princess and then looked on this app and it says it’s toxic and poisonous to humans, should I be worried? Do I need to wash my hands…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/4OkTrJOochI3IpWFnzuI87"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "mads"
published: "2025-04-07T03:34:51.494463Z"
language: "en"
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# I just bought a white princess and then looked on this app and it…

_Posted by mads on 2025-04-07_

I just bought a white princess and then looked on this app and it says it’s toxic and poisonous to humans, should I be worried? Do I need to wash my hands after touching it or is there any way that I should handle it differently?

## 3 comments

### zollol commented on 2025-04-07

Dont touch it if you have open sores on your hands and definitely dont eat it! White princess causes something like an allergic reaction when it comes into contact with the mouth and throat. Personally, i dont touch my leaves that much if at all.

### Kappllow commented on 2025-04-07

It is only really toxic if ingested, so just don't eat it, and don't allow pets or kids to eat it.

### Awholepeach commented on 2025-04-17

Most plants in the aroid family are toxic in this way but like others said, don't eat it or allow others to eat it and you should be fine 👍

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