Is the lipstick plant toxic to cats or dogs?
Lipstick Plant — Cats: Safe · Dogs: Safe Safe for cats and dogs. Suitable for hanging on a balcony or in a corner that receives normal light in the house. If your pet eats a lot of the leaves, it may just cause mild diarrhea from the plant, not poison. Observe general symptoms as usual. Don't confuse it with Poi Sian. (sometimes called Nakhem Phra Indra) which is a different plant and is mildly toxic to pets.
Other names: Indra's Needle
English nameLipstick Plant
Scientific nameAeschynanthus humilis
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What should I do?
Safe for cats and dogs Suitable for hanging on a balcony or in a corner that receives normal light in the house. If your pet eats a lot of the leaves, it may just cause mild diarrhea from the plant, not poison. Observe general symptoms as usual. Don't confuse it with Poi Sian. (sometimes called Nakhem Phra Indra) which is a different plant and is mildly toxic to pets.
Used for making preliminary decisions. not a judgment If you eat the plant or have any unusual symptoms, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.or veterinarian immediately
Last checked 2026-07-25