SPECIMEN NO. #43
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Polypodiaceae
Phlebodium aureum
Common Name: Blue Star Fern
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]); ...