SPECIMEN NO. #20 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Moraceae

Ficus benjamina

Common Name: Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

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

Oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement 2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 5500 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 50% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 5361932
Native Biogeographical Range Benin [I]; China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Yunnan); Bhutan; India (t...
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