Dumb Cane

Dumb Cane

Dumb Cane Dieffenbachia is popular as a house plant as it tolerates low light conditions. There are about 30 species of Dieffenbachia which are cultivated for their foliage. Like Jack-in-the-pulpit and many other members of the Arum family Dieffenbachia plants contain oxalates which can cause poisoning. If eaten, the leaves can produce swelling of the mouth and throat which may lead to serious problems. [CH] {EN}