Is Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists choisya x dewitteana 'aztec pearl' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the Choisya genus has no formal ASPCA entry; status is not established, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The aromatic foliage contains essential oils that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the Choisya genus has no formal ASPCA entry; status is not established, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The aromatic foliage contains essential oils that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to choisya x dewitteana 'aztec pearl'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full choisya x dewitteana 'aztec pearl' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.