SPECIMEN NO. #50
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Urticaceae
Pilea involucrata
Common Name: Friendship Plant
Friendship Plant (Pilea involucrata) is a houseplant in the Urticaceae family, native to Alabama. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 5 days, temperatures of 16–28°C, and about 65% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Clearweed.
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
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2984417
Native Biogeographical Range
Alabama; Andaman Is.; Angola; Argentina Northeast; Cerro Mecana, municipio Bahía...