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Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia seguine)

Name: Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia seguine)
SKU: 00788
Price: 7.0 KWD
Availability: InStock

7.000 KD

Dieffenbachia

Scientific name: Dieffenbachia seguine — pending verification.

Safety notice — Ingestion toxicity and irritant sap — including eye injury

The sap of this plant contains calcium oxalate crystals. Chewed or swallowed it can cause swelling of the mouth and throat that obstructs breathing. In the eye it can cause corneal damage. The source states it may be fatal to pets and livestock.

Keep out of reach of children and pets. Wear gloves and eye protection when pruning or taking cuttings, and wash your hands afterwards. If sap enters the eye or ingestion is suspected, seek medical care immediately.

Documented detail

Hazard type: Ingestion toxicity and irritant sap — including eye injury
Exposure route: Ingestion, skin contact, eye contact
Worst documented outcome: Airway swelling; corneal damage; the source states it "may be fatal to pets and livestock".
Source severity rating: High
Evidence confidence: Documented
Source: NC State Extension — North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — accessed 2026-08-04

Available from WAFRA CITY Nursery

Estimated delivery within Kuwait: 1–5 business days.