Plant safety record
Areca Palm
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
A clumping true palm with multiple yellow-green canes and feather-like fronds.
Also called: Golden cane palm, Butterfly palm, Yellow palm, Dypsis lutescens
Cats
Confirmed non-toxic
Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source.
Evidence Strong evidence
Dogs
Confirmed non-toxic
Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source.
Evidence Strong evidence
Why PawPlants gives these results
Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source. Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source. Confirm the scientific name; “palm” is used for unrelated plants including sago palm.
Identification details
A clumping true palm with multiple yellow-green canes and feather-like fronds. Confirm the scientific name; “palm” is used for unrelated plants including sago palm. Look for the scientific name Chrysalidocarpus lutescens or a verified synonym on the plant label.
Evidence and classification
Cat evidence: Strong evidence. Dog evidence: Strong evidence. Important qualification: The ASPCA source uses the scientific synonym Dypsis lutescens. The ASPCA source uses the scientific synonym Dypsis lutescens.
Sources
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens | Plants of the World Online
Scope: Accepted name and family for Chrysalidocarpus lutescens.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Areca Palm
Scope: Veterinary cat and dog classification for Areca Palm.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
Frequently asked questions
Does Areca Palm have the same result for cats and dogs?
The reviewed classifications match, but each pet result is still stored and reviewed separately.
Can the common name confirm the plant?
No. Confirm the scientific name; “palm” is used for unrelated plants including sago palm.