Famous designer flower is dangerous: beware of this beautiful plant in your home

17.05.2023 08:13

Dieffenbachia is an attractive indoor plant that is especially popular with designers and florists.

The plant does not require close care and will take root in any apartment if you give it enough color, warmth and organize regular watering.

This flower holds a terrible secret that every gardener needs to know in order to protect their health.

The danger of dieffenbachia

Everything about this plant is dangerous: its juice and any part of it. Despite its external beauty, it is better not to grow such a flower at home if there are children or animals in the house.

The poison contained in the juice and parts of the plant can be harmful to health and can cause swelling of the larynx, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting and even anaphylactic shock.

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How to protect yourself from dieffenbachia

If you love this plant and decide to keep it in your home, then you need to take precautions.

Never allow children or animals to play with this plant or chew its leaves.

The beautiful plant contains a dangerous poison that can cause serious health problems, and when growing dieffenbachia at home, you need to take precautions and avoid contact with the plant's sap.

Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor

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  1. The danger of dieffenbachia
  2. How to protect yourself from dieffenbachia