SPECIMEN NO. #153
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS (GENUS-LEVEL INFERENCE)
Family: Begoniaceae
Begonia luxurians
Common Name: Palm Leaf Begonia
Palm Leaf Begonia (Begonia luxurians) is a houseplant in the Begoniaceae family, native to BR. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 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 palm leaf 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
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 6 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
7303536
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; SE-Brazil (Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro)