Dumb Cane Flower Smell. When ingested it causes irritation and inflammation of the tongue and throat resulting in speechlessness and choking. About the dumb cane houseplant.
When ingested it causes irritation and inflammation of the tongue and throat resulting in speechlessness and choking. Dieffenbachia which is also known as the dumb cane is an easy to grow houseplant perfect for decorating homes and offices this tropical shrub features lush blue green chartreuse gold foliage with yellow white or cream spots. It will kill your children it will commit murder most foul and its even been known to burn down houses.
Check the plant s soil regularly and water when the top inch of soil has dried.
I m fine but next time i m using gloves just in case. Leaves are about 5 long and 2 wide and new leaves emerge furled up from the center top of the plant. They contain oxalate crystals called raphides in all parts of the plant. Dieffenbachia or to use its common name dumb cane has a bad reputation as a houseplant.