SPECIMEN NO. #43 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Polypodiaceae

Phlebodium aureum

Common Name: Blue Star Fern

Phlebodium aureum (Blue Star Fern) botanical field specimen photograph

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 Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement 1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 3500 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope 15°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 70% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 2650479
Native Biogeographical Range Barrancabermeja | Manizales; Canary Isl. [I] (La Palma Isl. [I], Tenerife [I]); ...
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