Warning: This popular houseplant can kill a child in 1 minute and an adult in 15 minutes

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Jan , 28. 12. 2025

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I basically lost my daughter. She put a piece of a leaf from this plant into her mouth. Her tongue swelled and she began to choke.

Pay close attention to this plant. However, there are other plants with similar properties that are just as toxic.

Be extremely careful when leaving someone at home with a plant called Dieffenbachia.

This plant very quickly killed my daughter. It occurs in many households and workplaces and is definitely dangerous!

Every part of it that contains sap is toxic (it contains calcium oxalate).

Children can die within one minute and adults within 15 minutes. If you have this plant at home, or at your work, we recommend getting rid of it.

If you accidentally touch it, avoid contact with your eyes, because you will most likely be blinded.

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Although Dieffenbachia contains a poisonous sap that causes the tongue to swell and can subsequently lead to a person’s death, it is currently one of the commonly grown houseplants.

This tropical plant native to Brazil has large green-and-white leaves and can bloom under optimal conditions.

Use caution when handling this plant and always wear rubber gloves. If any part of it comes into contact with you, seek medical help.

If you have children or pets, we recommend not keeping this plant in the home.

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