Dieffenbachia plants
Dieffenbachia or dumb canes no matter what name it is called it is very dangerous and harmful .For children and old people .This leaf juice is harmful for everyone .Its leaves carry a lot of beauty, this plant is easy to grow .It grows with very little care .It also purifies the air .It is better to keep it next to the window glass .
Soil preparation : soil – 30%, sand – 40%, vermicompost – 30% .The plant requires more sand .
Harmful side : Calcium oxalate in its leaves or stems is called Raphides .Leaf juice can cause swollen lips, tongue, mouth burns and vomiting in children .If the juice goes to the stomach, stomach pain or diarrhea, the stomach always feels restless .Tearing the leaves and touching the eyes while the juice is in the hand can cause swelling of the eyes and even blindness .If the juice of the leaves is applied to the hands ,feet or anywhere else on the body, it can cause itching, swelling, blisters and even sores .In the case of children and old people, bad results are seen in tree minutes if the juice of the leaves is consumed .And if something like blindness happens ,then it is not possible to get rid of it .So if there are children in the house then the plant must be kept out of their reach .
It is best indoors and full of beauty .So care must be taken to keep it indoors .It is also very easy to make seedlings of this plant, just by throwing the guts on the ground, seedlings can be made very easily .