SPECIMEN NO. #118 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Araliaceae

Hedera canariensis

Common Name: Algerian Ivy

Hedera canariensis (Algerian Ivy) botanical field specimen photograph

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...
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