SPECIMEN NO. #152
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Begoniaceae
Begonia coccinea
Common Name: Angel Wing Begonia
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Begonia' 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 6 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2874715
Native Biogeographical Range
Bogotá; Brazil Southeast; Caribbean; Cuba; INTRODUCED; Puerto Rico; South Americ...