Pet safety
Is Hoya Macrophylla 'Variegata' toxic to dogs?
Hoya macrophylla 'Variegata'
No — hoya macrophylla 'variegata' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. The Hoya genus (wax plant) is on the ASPCA non-toxic list, so this macrophylla cultivar is considered pet-safe; as with any plant, a pet eating a large amount may experience mild stomach upset, and keep recently fertilised plants out of reach.
Is hoya macrophylla 'variegata' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is hoya macrophylla 'variegata' toxic to dogs?
No — hoya macrophylla 'variegata' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. The Hoya genus (wax plant) is on the ASPCA non-toxic list, so this macrophylla cultivar is considered pet-safe; as with any plant, a pet eating a large amount may experience mild stomach upset, and keep recently fertilised plants out of reach.
Is hoya macrophylla 'variegata' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists hoya macrophylla 'variegata' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog 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 hoya macrophylla 'variegata' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hoya Macrophylla 'Variegata' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full hoya macrophylla 'variegata' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full hoya macrophylla 'variegata' pet-safety
- Is hoya macrophylla 'variegata' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is hoya macrophylla 'variegata' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete hoya macrophylla 'variegata' care guide