Is Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) toxic? Not recommended for households with small children

To keep their homes looking beautiful, modern people often grow some green potted plants indoors, so that the plant atmosphere in the home can be a bit richer. Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) is a plant that many people consider to have ornamental value, and some people want to grow it too, but they have heard that Dieffenbachia is toxic. So, is Dieffenbachia toxic?

Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) is a very common home-grown green potted plant, but because it is a tropical plant, it generally does not bloom in the north. However, if the temperature and other conditions at home are suitable, it will bloom too. It is not demanding about soil, but it grows best in sandy loam or humus loam that drains well and contains organic matter. Since Dieffenbachia by nature loves warm, humid and semi-shaded environments and is not cold-tolerant, the potting soil must be kept moist during the growing season.
The white sap in the stem of Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) is toxic, and the water it drips is toxic as well; accidentally touching or eating its sap will cause discomfort in the throat and mouth, and a burning sensation in the stomach. Special care should be taken to prevent young children from eating it by mistake. However, Dieffenbachia is not a carcinogenic plant.
Precisely because Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) is toxic, skin contact with its sap will cause itching or strong irritation, and contact of the sap with the eyes can cause severe conjunctivitis, or even blindness. Eating the stem or leaves by mistake will cause symptoms of nausea and pain, and in severe cases suffocation, leading to cardiac paralysis and death. Therefore, contact with Dieffenbachia should be minimized as much as possible, and households with small children had best not plant it.
Experts believe that the proper attitude toward toxic plants should be: keep an appropriate distance, do not casually play with or touch them, and do not hold the branches, leaves or fruit in the mouth.
Is Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) toxic? Dieffenbachia is toxic, so for the sake of safety, it is suggested that people had best not grow Dieffenbachia. Of course, if you are careful yourself and are not worried about its toxicity, you can also grow Dieffenbachia in moderation.