SPECIMEN NO. #136 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Asparagaceae

Dracaena sanderiana

Common Name: Lucky Bamboo

Dracaena sanderiana (Lucky Bamboo) botanical field specimen photograph

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
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