SPECIMEN NO. #67
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Malvaceae
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Common Name: Chinese Hibiscus
Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a houseplant in the Malvaceae family, native to Armenia | Leticia | Manizales | Pasto. It is a direct sun-light species that thrives between 4000 and 12000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 5 days, temperatures of 15–32°C, and about 60% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, anorexia. It is also known as China-rose.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, anorexia.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement
4000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
12000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 32°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
60% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3152559
Native Biogeographical Range
Armenia | Leticia | Manizales | Pasto; Caribbean; East Africa; Galápagos Islands...