Although some Hoya species such as Hoya carnosa are not toxic to dogs, there isn’t enough information about other Hoya species. By in large, Are Hoya Plants Toxic to Dogs? you can assume Hoya plants are safe for dogs, however, better to be cautious about rare Hoya plants.
Keep reading to find out more details.
Which Hoya Species Are Not Toxic to Dogs?
I think the best reliable source for finding toxic and non-toxic plants for pets is the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®). There, you can find lists of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants for cats, dogs, and horses.
I investigated ASPCA® lists to find whether Hoya plants are poisonous to dogs or not. The three following Hoya species are mentioned as non-toxic plants for dogs (and also cats and horses) in ASPCA:
- Hoya carnosa (Honey Plant or Wax Plant) including Hoya carnosa ‘krinkle kurl’ (Hindu Rope Plant, Porcelain Flower
- Hoya publcalyx (Silver Pink Vine plant)
- Hoya kerrii (Sweetheart Hoya, wax hearts, or valentine hoya)
Conclusion
Are Hoya Plants Toxic to Dogs? There are over 500 accepted species in the Hoya genus. Some of them are used as tropical vining houseplants. that only the three above species have been investigated for toxicity to dogs.
Please keep in mind every species may contain specific chemical metabolites. So, when a specific Hoya species (such as Hoya kerrii ) is known as a safe plant for dogs, another species may be toxic.
However, I couldn’t find any report about hoya plants poisonous to dogs or other pets. Hence, most people consider Hoya plants as safe indoor plants for pets.
Elahe Rabiei
Hi, I’m Elaheh. My Academic major is plant protection, and houseplants are my expertise. As a houseplant lover, my house is full of indoor plants and it is my passion to take care of them. Hence, I’m here to share my knowledge and experience about growing healthy houseplants. I am also a plant protection advisor, so feel free to ask me any questions you may have.