SPECIMEN NO. #71 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Acanthaceae

Justicia brandegeeana

Common Name: Shrimp Plant

Justicia brandegeeana (Shrimp Plant) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats? NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:

Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement 2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 6000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 6 Days
Temperature Envelope 16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 65% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 3173122
Native Biogeographical Range Assam; Bangladesh; Benin; Bolivia; Brazil South; Galápagos Islands; Gambia [I]; ...
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