SPECIMEN NO. #148 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Asteraceae

Senecio macroglossus

Common Name: Wax Ivy

Senecio macroglossus (Wax Ivy) botanical field specimen photograph

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...
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