Is Hoya Australis 'Lisa' toxic to cats?

No — hoya australis 'lisa' 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. Hoya australis 'Lisa' is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA lists Hoya genus members - Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl' (wax plant) and Hoya kerrii (sweetheart hoya) - as non-toxic to dogs and cats, with no Hoya species listed as toxic. It is therefore considered pet-safe; verify with your vet, and note that ingesting large amounts may still cause mild stomach upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists hoya australis 'lisa' 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: Hoya Australis 'Lisa' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full hoya australis 'lisa' 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.