Is Variegated Sweetheart Hoya toxic to cats?

No — variegated sweetheart 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. ASPCA lists the Sweetheart Hoya (Hoya kerrii) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, so the variegated form is pet-safe. The milky sap can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if eaten in quantity and may irritate skin, so it is still best to discourage pets from chewing the leaves.

Yes — the ASPCA lists variegated sweetheart 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: Variegated Sweetheart Hoya is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full variegated sweetheart 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.