SPECIMEN NO. #21
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Moraceae
Ficus pumila
Common Name: Creeping 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...