SPECIMEN NO. #45
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Arecaceae
Dypsis lutescens
Common Name: 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; ...