Pet safety
Is Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' toxic to cats?
Aeschynanthus radicans 'Mona Lisa'
No — lipstick plant 'mona 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Aeschynanthus (lipstick plant) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Any plant material can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if eaten in quantity, so discourage chewing.
Is lipstick plant 'mona lisa' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is lipstick plant 'mona lisa' toxic to cats?
No — lipstick plant 'mona 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. Aeschynanthus (lipstick plant) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Any plant material can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if eaten in quantity, so discourage chewing.
Is lipstick plant 'mona lisa' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists lipstick plant 'mona 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.
Is lipstick plant 'mona lisa' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full lipstick plant 'mona lisa' 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 lipstick plant 'mona lisa' pet-safety
- Is lipstick plant 'mona lisa' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is lipstick plant 'mona lisa' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete lipstick plant 'mona lisa' care guide