SPECIMEN NO. #17
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Asparagaceae
Asparagus setaceus
Common Name: Asparagus Fern
Asparagus Fern (Asparagus setaceus) is a houseplant in the Asparagaceae family, native to Africa. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 5 days, temperatures of 10–28°C, and about 60% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include allergic dermatitis with repeated contact; berry ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. It is also known as = Asparagus setaceus (Kunth) Jessop.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Allergic dermatitis with repeated contact; berry ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
60% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2768686
Native Biogeographical Range
Africa; Australia; Caribbean; East Africa; Europe & Northern Asia (excluding Chi...