Plant safety for cats
Is hoya safe for cats?
SafeListed non-toxic to cats by ASPCA
Yes — hoya (wax plant) is safe for cats: ASPCA lists it non-toxic. A trailing, cat-safe swap for money plant.
Why safe: Listed non-toxic to cats by ASPCA.
- Name
- Hoyaalso Wax plant
- Botanical name
- Hoya carnosa · Apocynaceae
How to recognise it
- A trailing vine with thick, waxy, oval leaves
- Star-shaped, waxy flowers in round clusters
What to do
Listed non-toxic — no poisoning is expected.
- Any plant eaten in quantity can still cause a little vomiting or diarrhoea; call your vet if it keeps going.
- Pesticide or fertiliser on nursery plants is a separate risk: rinse new plants and keep fertiliser sticks out of the pot.
Where Indian cats meet it
Hanging pots and moss poles indoors.
Sources
Facts last checked
General information for cat parents, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. The facts come from ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, International Cat Care, the Merck Veterinary Manual and the other sources listed on every page — and we say so when the evidence comes from dogs or people. If your cat may have eaten something harmful, call your vet.
