SPECIMEN NO. #53
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Lamiaceae
Plectranthus verticillatus
Common Name: Swedish Ivy
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
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
4500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2926638
Native Biogeographical Range
Africa; Caribbean; Galápagos Islands; INTRODUCED; Middle America; Mozambique; So...