SPECIMEN NO. #92
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Araceae
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Common Name: Giant Taro
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Alocasia' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. Species-level confirmation pending.
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
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
5329904
Native Biogeographical Range
Caribbean; Galápagos Islands; INTRODUCED; North America; Oceania; Southern Asia