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Acanthaceae

Taxonomic classification grouping verified indoor houseplant specimens with standardized quantitative care profiles and clinical pet toxicity thresholds.

6
Specimens in Sample
5.7d
Avg. Watering Interval
0/6
Specimens Toxic to Pets (3 unverified)

Acanthaceae is represented in FloraDB by 6 houseplants, including Monkey Plant and Nerve Plant. Light requirements across the family span 500–6000 lux. Watering intervals range from every 5 to every 6 days. 0 of 6 members verified toxic to pets, 3 unverified.

SPECIMEN #64 🟢 Pet Safe

Fittonia albivenis

Nerve Plant

Lux Range: 500–2500 Lux
Watering: Every 5 days
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SPECIMEN #65 🟢 Pet Safe

Hypoestes phyllostachya

Polka Dot Plant

Lux Range: 1500–4500 Lux
Watering: Every 5 days
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SPECIMEN #70 🟢 Pet Safe

Aphelandra squarrosa

Zebra Plant

Lux Range: 1000–3500 Lux
Watering: Every 6 days
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SPECIMEN #71 ⚠️ Not Verified

Justicia brandegeeana

Shrimp Plant

Lux Range: 2000–6000 Lux
Watering: Every 6 days
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SPECIMEN #72 ⚠️ Not Verified

Ruellia makoyana

Monkey Plant

Lux Range: 1000–3500 Lux
Watering: Every 6 days
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SPECIMEN #73 ⚠️ Not Verified

Strobilanthes auriculata dyeriana

Persian Shield

Lux Range: 2000–6000 Lux
Watering: Every 6 days
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