SPECIMEN NO. #70
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Acanthaceae
Aphelandra squarrosa
Common Name: Zebra Plant
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA).
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 6 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
7263987
Native Biogeographical Range
Ascension; BR; Brazil Northeast; Brazil Southeast; Cameroon [I]; Taiwan [I]; Vie...