SPECIMEN NO. #57
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Araliaceae
Hedera helix
Common Name: English Ivy
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, diarrhea (triterpenoid saponins).
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
4000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 25°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
8351737
Native Biogeographical Range
East Africa; INTRODUCED; North America; Oceania; Reunion