SPECIMEN NO. #103 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Araceae

Monstera obliqua

Common Name: Monstera Obliqua

Monstera Obliqua (Monstera obliqua) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Amazonas, Antioquia, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Meta, Putumayo, Quindío, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, V. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 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 toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include inferred from aspca: genus 'monstera' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. species-level confirmation pending. It is also known as Window-Leaf Monstera.

Monstera obliqua (Monstera Obliqua) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats? YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:

Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Monstera' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. Species-level confirmation pending.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement 2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 6000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 55% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 2868185
Native Biogeographical Range Amazonas, Antioquia, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Meta, Putumayo...
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