SPECIMEN NO. #105 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS (GENUS-LEVEL INFERENCE) Family: Araceae

Philodendron erubescens

Common Name: Blushing Philodendron

Blushing Philodendron (Philodendron erubescens) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Armenia. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. Toxicity is inferred from the ASPCA listing for the genus Philodendron; species-level confirmation is pending. It is also known as Philodendron.

Philodendron erubescens (Blushing Philodendron) botanical field specimen photograph

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 Philodendron; 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 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 55% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 2871297
Native Biogeographical Range Armenia; BR; Colombia; Galápagos Islands; Oceania; Parque Nacional Natural Macui...
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