Dracaena sanderiana

Dracaena sanderiana is toxic to cats and dogs. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Lucky Bamboo.

dogs cats

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Depression Loss Of Appetite Drooling Dilated Pupils

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Dracaena sanderiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Central Africa. It was named after the German–English gardener Henry Frederick Conrad Sander (1847–1920). The plant is commonly marketed as "lucky bamboo," which has become one of its common names, although it is not a species of bamboo.

Common Names

  • Lucky Bamboo

Also recorded as Belgian evergreen, lucky-bamboo and ribbonplant.

Facts

Family
Asparagaceae
Native to
Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the wild
CD, CM, TW, US, GF, IN + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.