Despite their name, Madagascar palms are not palm trees, but rather belong to the dogpoison family. They contain substances, especially in the plant sap, that are equally toxic to humans and animals. Therefore, be careful if children and pets are part of the family.
Is the Madagascar palm poisonous?
The Madagascar palm is poisonous to people and animals as it belongs to the dogpoison family. The plant sap is particularly dangerous. Make sure to keep plant parts out of the reach of children and pets and wear gloves when caring for them.
The Madagascar palm is unfortunately poisonous
The classification of this succulent as a member of the dogpoison family indicates that the Madagascar palm is unfortunately poisonous to humans and animals, in all parts of the plant.
The plant sap that comes out when cutting, for example, is particularly poisonous.
Never leave fallen leaves and cuttings lying around so that no one can get poisoned. Place the plant out of the reach of children and pets or avoid keeping a Madagascar palm altogether.
Tip
Madagascar palms can be propagated by cuttings by cutting side shoots. Be careful not to get the plant sap on your bare skin. Always care for this plant with gloves.
