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Hindu Rope Plant
Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl' · Apocynaceae
How it looks
Hindu Rope Plant (Hoya) is a succulent vine whose thick, glossy leaves cluster densely along the stems so they look like a twisted rope. Pink-and-white star-shaped flowers gather into ball-like clusters that hang down, and it is grown as a hanging plant. Length 12–31 in (30–80 cm).
Hindu Rope Plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl'
- Common name
- Hindu Rope Plant
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
