SPECIMEN NO. #75 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Aizoaceae

Fenestraria rhopalophylla

Common Name: Baby Toes

Baby Toes (Fenestraria rhopalophylla) is a houseplant in the Aizoaceae family, native to BR. It is a direct sun-light species that thrives between 5000 and 15000 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 Windowplant.

Fenestraria rhopalophylla (Baby Toes) botanical field specimen photograph

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 Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement 5000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 15000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 18 Days
Temperature Envelope 10°C – 35°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 25% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 7329187
Native Biogeographical Range BR; Cape Provinces; Namibia; Northern Cape; ZA
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