Could Dieffenbachia Kill You?
This is another type of plant that is commonly found in Indian homes. The green, yellow, and white colors are beautiful, and they bring just the right amount of brightness to any space. One potential drawback to growing this plant indoors is the presence of calcium oxalate in the plant’s tissue.
The milky sap of the plant causes swelling in the lips, tongue, and airways, rendering the victim unable to speak. Because of this, we’ve included it on our list of 10 plants you definitely shouldn’t cultivate at home. One of its common names is “money plant,” which leads many to believe that it is somehow related to Devil’s Ivy.
