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.
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