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The sword fern is only slightly toxic
Is the sword fern poisonous or a harmless houseplant?
The sword fern is known to purify the air of toxic substances such as formaldehyde and xylene. Therefore, for example, he is often in office space. But is he actually non-toxic or does he contain toxins?
Low toxicity - poisoning unlikely
Experts identify the sword fern as 'low toxicity'. This applies to both humans and animals. This property distinguishes him strongly from many other ferns such as bracken, which is considered highly toxic. Even skin contact does not trigger allergic reactions.
Basically the sword fern is largely harmless. Should your child or pet try something from this plant, you do not need to worry. If too much is consumed, the body usually gets rid of the toxins by inducing vomiting.
Tips
Plant the easy-to-clean sword fern in traffic lights that you attach to the ceiling of the bathroom, for example. This is beyond the reach of cats, dogs and toddlers.