Is Charming Dieffenbachia Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?

Charming Dieffenbachia

The Charming Dieffenbachia is poisonous for both cats and dogs.

Typical symptoms include difficulty swallowing, drooling, irritation of mouth, pawing in the mouth and vomiting.

Charming Dieffenbachia is a popular houseplant in the family Araceae. It can reach a height of 6 feet in favorable condition. Its sap is poisonous, leaves are oblong and large with deep green spots and stripes. Charming Dieffenbachia likes a high humidity  atmosphere. 

The scientific name for this plant is Dieffenbachia amoena. Additional name for this plant include Dieffenbachia, Dumbcane, Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Giant Dumb Cane, Leopard Lily, Spotted Dumb Cane, and Tropic Snow.

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