Pet safety
Is Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant toxic to cats?
Aeschynanthus radicans 'Mona Lisa'
No — mona lisa lipstick 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. Aeschynanthus radicans (Lipstick Plant) is listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by ASPCA (aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lipstick-plant). Some individuals may experience mild GI upset from ingesting large quantities, but the plant poses no serious toxic risk.
Is mona lisa lipstick plant toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is mona lisa lipstick plant toxic to cats?
No — mona lisa lipstick 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. Aeschynanthus radicans (Lipstick Plant) is listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by ASPCA (aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lipstick-plant). Some individuals may experience mild GI upset from ingesting large quantities, but the plant poses no serious toxic risk.
Is mona lisa lipstick plant safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists mona lisa lipstick 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 mona lisa lipstick plant toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full mona lisa lipstick 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 mona lisa lipstick plant pet-safety
- Is mona lisa lipstick plant toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is mona lisa lipstick plant toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete mona lisa lipstick plant care guide