SPECIMEN NO. #136
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Asparagaceae
Dracaena sanderiana
Common Name: Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a houseplant in the Asparagaceae family, native to Angola. It is a medium to low-light species that thrives between 500 and 2500 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 toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include inferred from aspca: genus 'dracaena' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. species-level confirmation pending. It is also known as Belgian evergreen.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Dracaena' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. Species-level confirmation pending.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Low
Minimum Light Requirement
500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
2500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
7431653
Native Biogeographical Range
Angola; Cameroon; Central African Republic