Is Dieffenbachia really toxic? Qingqing Flowers answers for you
Is the Dieffenbachia at Qingqing Flowers really toxic?
Dieffenbachia is highly toxic, so you need to be careful when keeping it at home. The white sap inside the stem of Dieffenbachia is toxic, and the water that drips down is also toxic. If you accidentally touch or ingest its sap, it will cause discomfort in the throat and mouth, and a burning pain in the stomach. Special care should be taken to prevent young children from ingesting it by mistake. However, Dieffenbachia is not a carcinogenic plant.