Is the pink palm poisonous?

1. Toxic

The flowers of the pink anthurium are slightly poisonous, but be careful not to eat them and don't touch them easily.

Therefore, the pink palm is poisonous; the toxicity of the pink palm is mainly in the sap in the stems. When pruning the pink palm, sap will flow out, which is poisonous, so be careful not to touch the sap. If you touch it, be sure to wash it immediately with water.

2. Can be raised indoors

Because it is poisonous and it is unsafe when there are children at home, it is best to grow the pink palm outdoors, but it can also be grown indoors, as long as it is placed in a place such as a balcony where children cannot reach it.

Moreover, pink palm can help you absorb benzene and trichloroethylene in the air and purify the air.

3. Toxic ingredients

There are two main components of the toxicity of pink palm:

One is calcium oxalate, a toxic substance that can cause slight irritation to the skin, causing redness, swelling and itching when touched.

Another ingredient is a hydrolyzed protein, which may cause allergies in a small number of people.

But as long as you don't eat it, its poison will not harm you.

Attention when cultivating pink palm

Although it won't harm you as long as you don't eat it, there are some things you should pay attention to:

First of all, when pruning, the poisonous juice in the stem of the pink palm will definitely flow out. Be careful not to touch it. If you touch it, just wash it immediately.

Secondly, you can raise it at home, but it should be placed on a high balcony or counter to prevent children from touching it.

Finally, be careful not to touch it with bare skin, and be cautious when watering and fertilizing.