SPECIMEN NO. #151
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS (GENUS-LEVEL INFERENCE)
Family: Begoniaceae
Begonia bowerae
Common Name: Eyelash Begonia
Eyelash Begonia (Begonia bowerae) is a houseplant in the Begoniaceae family, native to BR. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 6 days, temperatures of 16–28°C, and about 65% humidity. Toxicity is inferred from the ASPCA listing for the genus Begonia; species-level confirmation is pending. It is also known as Eyelash Begonia.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic, genus-level inference)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic, genus-level inference)
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity is inferred from the ASPCA listing for the genus Begonia; species-level confirmation is pending.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 6 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
7303280
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; Boyacá, Risaralda; INTRODUCED; Mexico Southeast; Mexico Southwest; Taiwan [I...