SPECIMEN NO. #96 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Araceae

Anthurium crystallinum

Common Name: Crystal Anthurium

Crystal Anthurium (Anthurium crystallinum) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to . 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 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include inferred from aspca: genus 'anthurium' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. species-level confirmation pending. It is also known as Crystal Anthurium.

Anthurium crystallinum (Crystal Anthurium) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats? YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:

Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Anthurium' 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 2872232
Native Biogeographical Range ; BR; Colombia; Cuenca de Río Claro; Floridablanca; La Habana | Cundinamarca | A...
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