Is Dense-Leaf Wax Plant toxic to cats?

No — dense-leaf wax plant is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The ASPCA lists the Hoya genus as non-toxic to cats and dogs, with specific entries for Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) and Hoya kerrii (Sweetheart Hoya) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. No Hoya species appears on the ASPCA toxic plant list. Ingestion of large amounts of any plant matter may cause mild, temporary stomach upset in pets.

Yes — the ASPCA lists dense-leaf wax plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dense-Leaf Wax Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full dense-leaf wax plant pet-safety guide for both species.

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.