SPECIMEN NO. #21 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Moraceae

Ficus pumila

Common Name: Creeping Fig

Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) botanical field specimen photograph

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...
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