SPECIMEN NO. #50 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Urticaceae

Pilea involucrata

Common Name: Friendship Plant

Pilea involucrata (Friendship Plant) 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 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...
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