SPECIMEN NO. #115
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Araceae
Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Common Name: Arrowleaf Elephant Ear
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
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
5330901
Native Biogeographical Range
Amazonas, Antioquia, Chocó, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Nariño, Risaralda, Santand...