SPECIMEN NO. #124 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Arecaceae

Chamaedorea seifrizii

Common Name: Bamboo Palm

Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii) is a houseplant in the Arecaceae family, native to INTRODUCED. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Seifriz's Chamaedorea.

Chamaedorea seifrizii (Bamboo Palm) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats? NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:

Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement 1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 3500 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 55% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 2734708
Native Biogeographical Range INTRODUCED; Middle America; Montería; North America; South America
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