SPECIMEN NO. #88 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Apocynaceae

Mandevilla sanderi

Common Name: Brazilian Jasmine

Brazilian Jasmine (Mandevilla sanderi) is a houseplant in the Apocynaceae family, native to BR. It is a direct sun-light species that thrives between 5000 and 15000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Brazilian jasmine.

Mandevilla sanderi (Brazilian Jasmine) 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 Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement 5000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 15000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 55% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 3616287
Native Biogeographical Range BR; Brazil Southeast; Colombia [I]; SE-Brazil; Cundinamarca; Galápagos Islands; ...
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