SPECIMEN NO. #55
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Apocynaceae
Hoya carnosa
Common Name: Wax Plant
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 10 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
8658195
Native Biogeographical Range
Bangladesh; China South-Central; China Southeast; East Himalaya; Fiji; Galápagos...