Is Super King Ixora toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists super king ixora as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Ixora coccinea and its cultivars including 'Super King' are not listed individually by ASPCA as severely toxic. The genus contains iridoid glycosides and tannins which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children if ingested. Not considered life-threatening but best kept out of reach of animals and young children.

Ixora coccinea and its cultivars including 'Super King' are not listed individually by ASPCA as severely toxic. The genus contains iridoid glycosides and tannins which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children if ingested. Not considered life-threatening but best kept out of reach of animals and young children. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to super king ixora.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Super King Ixora is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full super king ixora pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.