SPECIMEN NO. #100 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Araceae

Epipremnum pinnatum

Common Name: Cebu Blue Pothos

Cebu Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Caribbean. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include inferred from aspca: genus 'epipremnum' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. species-level confirmation pending. It is also known as Centipede tongavine.

Epipremnum pinnatum (Cebu Blue Pothos) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats? YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:

Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Epipremnum' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. Species-level confirmation pending.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement 1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 3500 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 55% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 2868272
Native Biogeographical Range Caribbean; East Africa; Galápagos Islands; INTRODUCED; North America; Oceania; S...
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