Since there are such a large number of different types of indoor palms and many palm-like plants are also included, it is hardly possible to make a generally valid statement for all palms regarding toxicity.
Are indoor palms poisonous?
The toxicity of indoor palms varies depending on the species: Yucca palms are slightly toxic to animals, but not to humans; Chilean honey palms have edible fruits; Phoenix palm fruits are inedible but not poisonous; Cycads are very poisonous. Be informed when purchasing and keep poisonous plants away from children and pets.
It's best to ask about its toxicity when you buy your indoor palm. While the yucca palm is classified as slightly toxic to poisonous, the fruits of the Chilean honey palm are even edible. Cycad is considered very poisonous and the fruits of the phoenix palm are inedible. However, consumption is not dramatic because the fruits are not poisonous.
The toxicity of different types of indoor palms:
- Yucca palm or palm lily slightly toxic to animals, but not to humans
- Chilean honey palm has edible fruits
- Phoenix palm fruits inedible but not poisonous
- Cycad is very poisonous
Tip
If you do not have precise information about the toxicity of your indoor palm, then make sure that the plant is out of the reach of your children and/or your pet.
