Indoor firs do not contain any toxic substances, so as indoor plants they are not a danger to humans or animals. Nevertheless, the room fir is only conditionally suitable for keeping in the apartment. This is because she doesn't appreciate it when her branches are touched frequently.
The indoor fir is not poisonous
Indoor firs are not poisonous
Many plant lovers buy indoor firs because they are not poisonous. There are no toxins in either the branches or the needles that could harm humans or animals.
Nevertheless, the house fir is not an ideal houseplant, because caring for it requires some basic knowledge. Finding a good location is even more difficult, especially when there are children and animals in the house.
A silver fir does not like it at all when its branches are frequently touched by children or animals. She also doesn't like it when the needles are nibbled by birds, even if it doesn't harm the animals. It must therefore be set up in such a way that children and animals cannot reach it. She reacts to this with discolored needles and even falling branches.
Find a good location
- Bright but not sunny
- warmer in summer, cooler in winter
- protected from drafts
- high humidity, especially at high temperatures
- not right next to walking paths
The silver fir only thrives when it gets a lot of light but no direct sun. She does not tolerate drafts.
Humidity needs to be increased, especially when it is warm, by spraying it with soft water or by placing bowls of water nearby.
tips
The indoor fir is not hardy. It does not tolerate temperatures below five degrees. It must therefore be overwintered frost-free but cool in winter.