Is Lipstick Plant toxic to cats?

Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus humilis) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA's Lipstick Plant entry names Aeschynanthus humilis and lists it as non-toxic to cats.

S0SAFE

TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

S0S1S2S3S4

Nothing to do — really

S0 PROTOCOL

No action needed. Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus humilis) is safe to keep around cats.

When to call the vet: See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect

Waterevery 5–8 days

Humidityhigh

Difficulty●●○

FAQ

Is lipstick plant safe for cats?

Yes, for Aeschynanthus humilis: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Lipstick Plant entry names Aeschynanthus humilis and reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". Its Toxic Principles field reads "Non-toxic", and it lists no clinical signs. Contact your vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

Does this lipstick plant verdict cover other Aeschynanthus species?

No. The ASPCA's Lipstick Plant entry gives the scientific name "Aeschynanthus humilis". The checked ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline lists contain no entries for other Aeschynanthus species, so we do not grade them. If the tag names an Aeschynanthus species other than humilis, this verdict does not cover it. Check the full scientific name on the tag.