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Windmill Palm

Also known as Fortunes Palm, Chusan Palm. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 7–12 days
Humiditymedium
Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Windmill Palm verdict cover?

Trachycarpus fortunei. The ASPCA's Fortunes Palm and Windmill Palm entries give the scientific name "Trachycarpus fortunei". This verdict covers that species. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Do the Fortunes Palm and Windmill Palm entries cover the same scientific name?

Yes. Both ASPCA entries give "Trachycarpus fortunei". Fortunes Palm lists "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses", while Windmill Palm lists "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". This cat and dog verdict covers the species named in those records.

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/windmill-palm, reviewed 2026-10-26