Content
- Is the mating palm poisonous?
- A thoroughly uncomplicated and harmless houseplant
- Despite non-toxicity, caution is advised
- Tips
The Steckenpalme is non-toxic, but very sharp-edged
Is the mating palm poisonous?
The Steckenpalme or Rutenpalme (Rhapis) is cultivated in this country like a houseplant, as it visually as a fan palm brings more exotic than a dragon tree in their own four walls. In particular, with regular presence of small children and pets so the legitimate question arises whether the Steckenpalme is actually poisonous in any way.
A thoroughly uncomplicated and harmless houseplant
The relatively easy-to-maintain coconut palm is not only particularly decorative, it is also completely harmless to small children or pets. After all, this palm is not poisonous on the one hand, on the other hand, in addition to the slightly tapered leaves also no spines or the like as in the culture of agave to hedge.
Despite non-toxicity, caution is advised
Although the leaves of the potted palm contain no toxins, nevertheless, for example, in the apartment free-flying birds for the following reasons should not nibble on the leaves of the palm or pawing in the pot substrate. Finally, commercially obtained specimens may contain the following substances:
Tips
The Steckenpalme is not only non-toxic, it should also like the green lily to clean the air and thus contribute to a healthy indoor climate by toxins such as ammonia from the room air bound and converted.