The weather changes during the transition season, with the sporadic variations of rain and wind, creating favorable conditions for the appearance of many types of snakes and insects that can invade homes. Among these species, snakes are considered particularly harmful because they often attack quickly and unpredictably, creating emergency situations for people in the house.
In unfortunate cases, the presence of these snakes can pose a life-threatening risk. For those who grow plants indoors, identifying and removing plants that may increase the risk is an important safety measure. Sometimes, uprooting plants that may attract these snakes from around the house is a necessary step to ensure the safety of the entire family.
White Jasmine
White Jasmine, just mentioning the name, one can imagine the pure beauty of this flower, with its pristine white color and petite shape, enough to make people fall in love at first sight. Although many people have chosen to plant this flower in front of their houses to enhance the beauty, few know that this can be the cause of snake presence at home.
White Jasmine, with its enchanting fragrance, makes the hearts of snakes “skip a beat”. Especially, this flower blooms all year round, peaking in May and June, spreading its strong scent and attracting snakes towards it. So, avoiding planting white jasmine is an important measure to prevent danger to people at home. If mistakenly planted, it is necessary to remove it immediately to avoid regrettable consequences.
White Snake Tongue Orchid
At the same time, do not mistake “White Snake Tongue Orchid” as another name for white jasmine. In reality, these two types of flowers are completely different, and White Snake Tongue Orchid is also known as the “white snake tongue”.
This name originates from the fact that White Snake Tongue Orchid often thrives in wet areas, and when it blooms, its pristine white look resembles a white snake tongue, however, this flower should not be planted to avoid adding the risk of snake presence in the area.
Purple Heart Plant
Although the Purple Heart Plant may not stand out visually, its value cannot be denied, especially when it is considered as a medicinal plant that can help alleviate common symptoms such as stomachache, bloating, diarrhea, toothache… This increases the popularity of planting and using Purple Heart Plant among many people.
However, it is worth noting that the Purple Heart Plant has a sweet taste, being a favorite food of animals such as mice, squirrels, hedgehogs, etc. Snakes, a natural predator, also enjoy hunting these animals. Therefore, places where the Purple Heart Plant is planted are often attractive spots for snakes, and they can easily come there to hunt. This can be dangerous for those who are unaware of snakes’ preference for this type of food.