SPECIMEN NO. #53 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Lamiaceae

Plectranthus verticillatus

Common Name: Swedish Ivy

Plectranthus verticillatus (Swedish Ivy) 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 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...
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