SPECIMEN NO. #19
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Moraceae
Ficus elastica
Common Name: Rubber Tree
Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) is a houseplant in the Moraceae family, native to AI. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1500 and 5000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 15–30°C, and about 50% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, skin and eye irritation. It is also known as India Rubber Tree.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, skin and eye irritation.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
5000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
7835333
Native Biogeographical Range
AI; Buenavista; Circasia; Cultivada en los trópicos; Departamento de Quindío, mu...