The stick palm or also rod palm (Rhapis) is often cultivated as a houseplant in this country, because as a fan palm it brings even more exoticism into your own four walls than a dragon tree. Especially with the regular presence of small children and pets, the legitimate question arises as to whether the stick palm is actually poisonous in any way.
The stick palm is non-toxic but very sharp-edged
A consistently uncomplicated and harmless houseplant
The relatively easy-care stick palm is not only particularly decorative, it is also completely harmless for small children or pets. After all, this palm is not poisonous on the one hand, and on the other hand, apart from the somewhat pointed leaves, there are also no spines or anything similar to be secured, as is the case with agave cultures.
Despite non-toxicity, caution is advised
Although the leaves of the stick palm contain no toxins, free-flying birds should not be able to nibble on the leaves of the palm tree or scratch in the pot substrate for the following reasons. Finally, commercially purchased specimens may contain the following substances:
- pesticides on the leaves
- heavily dosed fertilizer in the pot and on the plant parts
- mold in the potting soil
tips
The stick palm is not only non-toxic, like the spider plant it should also contribute to air purification and thus to a healthy indoor climate by binding and converting toxins such as ammonia from the room air.