SPECIMEN NO. #12
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Asparagaceae
Chlorophytum comosum
Common Name: Spider Plant
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a houseplant in the Asparagaceae family, native to East Africa. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 4000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 10–30°C, and about 50% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Bracket plant.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
4000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2774846
Native Biogeographical Range
East Africa; Galápagos Islands; INTRODUCED; North America; Tristan da Cunha