Is Deyke's Wax Plant toxic to cats?

No — deyke's 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, citing both Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) and Hoya kerrii (Sweetheart Hoya) as non-toxic with no known toxic principles. Hoya deykeae is not listed individually but belongs to this genus. Ingesting large amounts of any plant material may still cause mild, transient gastrointestinal upset in pets.

Yes — the ASPCA lists deyke's 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: Deyke's Wax Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full deyke's 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.