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Despite their name, Madagascar palms are not palm trees, but belong to the dogbane family. They contain substances, especially in the plant sap, that are equally toxic to humans and animals. Therefore, be careful when children and pets are part of the family.
The trunk of the poisonous Madagascar palm is covered with sharp thorns
Unfortunately, the Madagascar palm is poisonous
Even the assignment of this succulent to the dogbane family indicates that the Madagascar palm is unfortunately poisonous to humans and animals, in all parts of the plant.
The sap that escapes when cutting, for example, is particularly toxic.
Never leave fallen leaves and cuttings lying around so that nobody can get poisoned from them. Place the plant out of the reach of children and pets, or do not keep a Madagascar palm at all.
tips
Madagascar palms can be propagated by cuttings by cutting side shoots. Be careful not to get the sap on your bare skin. Always care for this plant with gloves.