Is Shooting Star Hoya toxic to cats?

No — shooting star hoya 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 multiflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus is clean — ASPCA-listed Hoya members such as Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa) and Sweetheart Hoya (Hoya kerrii) are all classed non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with no Hoya listed as toxic. It is treated as pet-safe on that basis; verify with your vet, and note that eating any plant can cause mild stomach upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists shooting star hoya 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: Shooting Star Hoya is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full shooting star hoya 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.