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Commelinaceae

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

3
Specimens in Sample
7.0d
Avg. Watering Interval
3/3
Specimens Toxic to Pets

Commelinaceae is represented in FloraDB by 3 houseplants, including Purple Heart and Small-Leaf Spiderwort. Light requirements across the family span 1000–15000 lux. Every member shares a watering interval of 7 days. 3 of 3 are toxic to cats or dogs, per ASPCA data.

SPECIMEN #59 ⚠️ Toxic to Pets

Tradescantia zebrina

Wandering Dude

Lux Range: 1500–5000 Lux
Watering: Every 7 days
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SPECIMEN #60 ⚠️ Toxic to Pets

Tradescantia fluminensis

Small-Leaf Spiderwort

Lux Range: 1000–4000 Lux
Watering: Every 7 days
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SPECIMEN #177 ⚠️ Toxic to Pets (Genus-Level Inference)

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Lux Range: 5000–15000 Lux
Watering: Every 7 days
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