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title: "\"For decoration only, do not consume\" seems like a careless way of…"
description: "\"For decoration only, do not consume\" seems like a careless way of describing the toxicity of this Calla Lily. And don't get me started on plants that lack…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/ItDWH6LhSrur11xZ3inTKw/39fYMx_QR2Kl2wi8XwHccQ"
community: "The Blooming Brigade"
author: "MikeNeedsMorePlants"
published: "2024-07-14T18:26:24.071618Z"
language: "en"
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# "For decoration only, do not consume" seems like a careless way of…

_Posted by MikeNeedsMorePlants on 2024-07-14_

"For decoration only, do not consume" seems like a careless way of describing the toxicity of this Calla Lily. And don't get me started on plants that lack labels altogether (hence the many "what is this plant I just bought?" posts in the plant identification group). 🤦🏻‍♂️ How the heck is the layperson supposed to stay well-informed about plant safety? Esp if they have little kids or pets?

Does this grind anyone else's gears or is it just me?

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## 3 comments

### Betty commented on 2024-07-21

Are these more of a house plant than outside?

#### MikeNeedsMorePlants replied on 2024-07-22

This one stays in my house! But I could take her and her pot outside if I wanted. You could also plant Calla Lilys in the ground in zones 8 - 10 for perennial flowers, or zones 3 - 7 as annuals.

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-03-17

I agree with you totally!!

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