Plant safety record
Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus humilis
Correctly identified Aeschynanthus humilis is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. Confirm the scientific label before applying this conclusion.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Aeschynanthus humilis as non-toxic to cats. Other lipstick-plant identities require their own evidence.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Aeschynanthus humilis as non-toxic to dogs. Other lipstick-plant identities require their own evidence.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Aeschynanthus humilis as non-toxic to cats and dogs. PawPlants does not broaden that exact-species result to every plant sold as a lipstick plant.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Aeschynanthus humilis. Lipstick Plant is used in commerce for multiple Aeschynanthus species and cultivars, so a common-name match alone is not enough.
What the evidence supports
The affirmative non-toxic result comes from an exact-species ASPCA record. It is not a genus-wide conclusion and is not inferred from a merchant common name.
Safety classifications come from PawPlants' governed evidence record, not from a retailer or product label.
If exposure may have occurred
Remove loose plant material and prevent more chewing. Contact a veterinarian if symptoms persist, a large amount may have been eaten, another substance was involved, or the identity is uncertain.
Open PawPlants emergency guidance for immediate next steps and contact options.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Lipstick PlantCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Aeschynanthus humilis.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Aeschynanthus humilisBotanical identity subject: Aeschynanthus humilis.