SPECIMEN NO. #148
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Asteraceae
Senecio macroglossus
Common Name: Wax Ivy
Wax Ivy (Senecio macroglossus) is a houseplant in the Asteraceae family, native to Congo [Brazzaville] [I]. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 15–28°C, and about 50% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include inferred from aspca: genus 'senecio' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. species-level confirmation pending. It is also known as Cape-ivy.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Inferred from ASPCA: genus 'Senecio' contains members toxic to dogs and cats. Species-level confirmation pending.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3107720
Native Biogeographical Range
Congo [Brazzaville] [I]; Ethiopia [I]; Zimbabwe; Mozambique; South Africa (Mpula...