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The story of a family that basically lost their daughter. Their daughter put a piece of a leaf from this plant into her mouth. Then her tongue swelled and she began to choke.
Pay close attention to this plant
However, there are other plants with similar properties that are equally toxic.
Be extremely careful when leaving someone at home with a plant called Dieffenbachia.
This plant very quickly killed their daughter. It occurs in many households and workplaces and is definitely dangerous!
The sap of Dieffenbachia contains an extremely poisonous plant toxin
Every part of it containing sap is toxic (contains calcium oxalate).
Children can die within one minute and adults within 15 minutes. If you have this plant at home or at work, we recommend getting rid of it.
If you accidentally touch it, avoid contact with your eyes, because blindness is very likely.
Although Dieffenbachia contains poisonous sap that causes tongue swelling and can subsequently lead to death, it is currently one of the commonly grown houseplants.
This tropical plant native to Brazil has broad green-and-white leaves and can bloom under optimal conditions.
Be careful
When handling this plant be cautious and always use rubber gloves. If you come into contact with any part of it seek medical attention.
Do you have small children or pets? Better avoid Dieffenbachia
If you have children or pets, we recommend not keeping this plant in the home.
