SPECIMEN NO. #82
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Apocynaceae
Ceropegia linearis
Common Name: String of Needles
String of Needles (Ceropegia linearis) is a houseplant in the Apocynaceae family, native to BR. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 18 days, temperatures of 10–35°C, and about 25% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Heartleaf Lanternvine.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 18 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 35°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
25% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
7150667
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; Cape Provinces; Eswatini; KwaZulu-Natal; Mozambique; SE; SE-Kenya; Tanzania;...