Botanist: It has long been believed that people with children or pets should keep poinsettia plants out of their homes  Although this belief has been encouraged by child-rearing books, which commonly list poinsettias as poisonous and ttherefore dangerous, it is mistaken
Our research has shown, conclusively, that poinsettias pose no risk to children or pets
The belief that households with children or pets should not have poinsettias is mistaken.