Is it possible to become sick by touching English ivy?
The English Ivy vine is widespread. Growing it on a trellis makes it seem stunning, and it brings a special touch of elegance to any room in your house. Why does it feature on the list of plants you shouldn’t keep at home yet it looks so gorgeous when grown in hanging pots and spills over the top? For starters, it’s tragically highly toxic, both to people and animals. Besides being extremely poisonous if ingested, ivy produces severe itching and discomfort on the skin.