For cat lovers, the question always arises as to whether a plant is compatible with keeping cats. This can be said quite simply for the golden fruit palm: The species, also known as the Areca palm, is not poisonous and is therefore also suitable for households with cats.
Is the golden fruit palm dangerous for cats?
The golden fruit palm, also known as the areca palm, is safe for cats because it is not poisonous. However, the plant should be kept out of the reach of cats to avoid damage and accidents. Check similar palm species for toxicity.
No danger to cats
Since the golden fruit palm or areca palm is not poisonous, it poses no danger of poisoning to cats or people.
However, you should never leave plant parts lying around, be it fallen leaves or cut fronds. Curious cats like to pounce on them and can quickly choke. The leaves are not digestible and cause problems for the cat's stomach.
Most cats ignore the golden fruit palm anyway. You should only exercise caution if you cannot rule out the possibility of your cat tampering with your houseplants.
Set up the gold fruit palm in a cat-proof manner
Even if there is no risk of poisoning, you should place the golden fruit palm in a location where your cat cannot reach it.
If the cat nibbles on the fronds, they become brown and unsightly. They don't grow back. If the cat accidentally destroys the vegetation point, the Areca palm will even die.
The pots of golden fruit palms can become very heavy, especially if the palm is older and larger. If the cat tears it down while playing, the risk of injury is not insignificant.
Tip
There are some types of palm trees that look very similar to the golden fruit palm. Some of these are poisonous and should therefore not be kept in cat households. Check carefully which type of palm tree your plant is.
