SPECIMEN NO. #70 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Acanthaceae

Aphelandra squarrosa

Common Name: Zebra Plant

Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant) botanical field specimen photograph

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...
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