The crystals are actually microscopic needle - like enzymes that are formed in the stem and leaves of the gold
dieffenbachia as a deterrent to pests.
Not exact matches
The family includes many other great indoor plants and toxic removing plants such
as Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen), Anthurium (Flamingo flower), Caladium (use outdoors),
Dieffenbachia (dumb cane), Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ plant), Golden Pothos and Philodendron.
Gold
dieffenbachia are popular houseplants but are also often found outdoors
as shrubs or ornamental bushes.
The gold
dieffenbachia plant can cause stomach distress, such
as vomiting and diarrhea, or blistering and swelling of the mouth due to the calcium oxalate needles and oxalic acid.
Keep cats away from the poisonous houseplants, such
as dieffenbachia, mistletoe berries, and poinsettia.
Plants that are not toxic to people, like the hibiscus, those in the Easter lily family, mistletoe, and
Dieffenbachia may cause medical problems in pets, such
as renal failure, irregular heartbeats, cardiac shock and even death.