Q.What Is The Sticky Resin/ Substance That Ooses From The Flower Of The Bird Of Paradise And Is It Harmful To Children/dogs?
We have one that is very healthy with numerous blooms, but are worried that the secretion from the flower may be harmful, or it to attract the bees etc?

GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 29, 2021
The bird of paradise flower does exude a sap, but the mildly poisonous parts are mostly the fruit and seeds. Ingesting it could cause gastric discomfort.
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bird-paradise-flower
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