You can safely grow a date palm in your home. It is one of the non-poisonous ornamental plants. Since date palms are not poisonous, you can care for them even if children and pets are part of the family.
Are date palms poisonous?
Date palms are non-toxic houseplants for people and pets, so they can be placed in the home without hesitation. Their fruits are inedible, but not poisonous.
The date palm is not poisonous
Date palms contain no toxins and are therefore ideal houseplants. Even if the cat or dog nibbles on the plant, there is no risk of poisoning.
However, the pointed leaves and stems can injure the skin. You should therefore only place a date palm where small children and pets cannot reach it.
The fruits are inedible
Date palms grown as houseplants rarely develop fruit. These are yellow gold and smaller than normal dates.
The fruits are not poisonous but are not edible because they have an extremely bitter taste.
Tip
Date palms are relatively easy to care for. They need a place that is as sunny as possible and like to spend the summer outdoors.
