SPECIMEN NO. #54
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Lamiaceae
Coleus scutellarioides
Common Name: Coleus
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, anorexia, bloody diarrhea (essential oils).
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
5341492
Native Biogeographical Range
Australia; Bangladesh; Belize; Bismarck Archipelago; Bogotá; Caribbean; Germany ...