With its large leaves and upright form, dieffenbachia is ideal for adding a splash of color and drama to any brightly-lit room. Its pretty leaves have splotches, stripes, or mottled patterns in shades ...

Viral claims regarding the purported dangers of common household plants belonging to the genus Dieffenbachia (shown above) have been on the internet for years. One article (titled, colorfully, "My Son ...