SPECIMEN NO. #21
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Moraceae
Ficus pumila
Common Name: Creeping Fig
Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) is a houseplant in the Moraceae family, native to Bogotá. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1500 and 4500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 5 days, temperatures of 15–28°C, and about 65% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, salivation, vomiting, dermal irritation. It is also known as Climbing fig.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Oral irritation, salivation, vomiting, dermal irritation.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
4500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
5361930
Native Biogeographical Range
Bogotá; Caribbean; Cultivada en los trópicos; East Africa; Galápagos Islands; Ma...