SPECIMEN NO. #72
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Acanthaceae
Ruellia makoyana
Common Name: Monkey Plant
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 6 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
8029019
Native Biogeographical Range
Brazil Southeast; Zimbabwe [I]; New Caledonia [I]; SE-Brazil