Pet safety
Is Dischor Wax Plant toxic to cats?
Hoya dischorensis
No — dischor 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists the Hoya genus as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with specific entries for Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) and Hoya kerrii (Sweetheart Hoya). Hoya dischorensis is not listed individually, but no Hoya species appears on the ASPCA toxic plant list. As always, ingesting any plant in large quantities may cause mild stomach upset.
Is dischor wax plant toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is dischor wax plant toxic to cats?
No — dischor 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, dogs, and horses, with specific entries for Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) and Hoya kerrii (Sweetheart Hoya). Hoya dischorensis is not listed individually, but no Hoya species appears on the ASPCA toxic plant list. As always, ingesting any plant in large quantities may cause mild stomach upset.
Is dischor wax plant safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists dischor 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.
Is dischor wax plant toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dischor Wax Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full dischor wax plant pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
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.
Full dischor wax plant pet-safety
- Is dischor wax plant toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is dischor wax plant toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete dischor wax plant care guide