Is Hollow-Corolla Wax Plant toxic to cats?

No — hollow-corolla 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, citing Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) and Hoya kerrii (Sweetheart Hoya) with no toxic principles. Hoya excavata is not individually listed, but the genus is clean of known toxic species on the ASPCA database. Ingesting large amounts of foliage may still cause mild, transient stomach upset in pets.

Yes — the ASPCA lists hollow-corolla 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: Hollow-Corolla Wax Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full hollow-corolla 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.