There are dozens of stories told by people who have left their children unattended for a minute only to find out that their children have bitten a part of the leaf of this plant.
After that, their tongue usually gets swollen and kids start choking.
We are presenting you with this plant to raise awareness of its dangerous properties and we remind you that many other potted plants have similar properties.
You should always be careful when you leave your children in your home unattended or when they are left in your friends’ homes.
Make sure that the area where they are staying is safe.
“This plant almost killed my daughter” is a phrase that we hear a lot these days.
This plant is found in many offices and homes although it is very poisonous.
The plant’s name is Dieffenbachia and all the parts including its juice are very poisonous because they contain large amounts of calcium oxalate.
The poison of this plant acts on children in less than 60 seconds and up to 15 minutes for adults.
In case you are keeping such a decorative plant at work or home, we strongly advise you to replace it.
Many other decorative plants are equally or more beautiful and less dangerous.
In case you touch it, avoid touching your eyes after that because it is very likely that you will go blind.
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