SPECIMEN NO. #45
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Arecaceae
Dypsis lutescens
Common Name: Areca Palm
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a houseplant in the Arecaceae family, native to Africa. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 60% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Areca palm.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
60% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2735935
Native Biogeographical Range
Africa; Armenia | Montería | Yopal | Manizales; Bogotá; Bucaramanga; Caribbean; ...