SPECIMEN NO. #118
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Araliaceae
Hedera canariensis
Common Name: Algerian Ivy
Algerian Ivy (Hedera canariensis) is a houseplant in the Araliaceae family, native to BR. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include inferred from aspca: genus 'hedera' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. species-level confirmation pending. It is also known as Algerian ivy.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Hedera' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. Species-level confirmation pending.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3036170
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; Canary Is.; Cundinamarca; France [I]; ?Morocco; Azores (Santa Maria Isl., Sa...