The mountain palm is not poisonous
Palm lovers can assume that the mountain palm is one of the non-toxic indoor plants. You can take care of this type of palm without any worries, even if children and pets live in the apartment.
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However, parents and pet owners should exercise some caution when keeping mountain palms indoors. Brown leaves or fallen remains of flowers should never be left lying around so that the crawling baby or the curious cat won't chew on them.
Mountain palms contain only a few unhealthy substances
According to some gardening experts, leaves contain and blossoms the saponins of the mountain palm. Consumption of plant parts is therefore said to lead to stomach and intestinal problems.
Indeed, all parts of the mountain palm are believed to contain small amounts of saponins. However, this proportion is so small that there is hardly any risk of poisoning as long as huge amounts are not consumed.
A danger from mountain palms is more likely that children or animals swallowed themselves when eating the leaves, and this poses a health risk for them. Therefore, set up the mountain palm in such a way that no unauthorized person can get at it.
Tips
Mountain palms come from the rainforests in Mexico, where they generally receive little sun. This means that you do not need as much light in the house as others Palm species. They can only tolerate direct sunlight in the morning and evening hours.
