SPECIMEN NO. #55
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Apocynaceae
Hoya carnosa
Common Name: Wax Plant
Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa) is a houseplant in the Apocynaceae family, native to Bangladesh. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 10 days, temperatures of 15–30°C, and about 50% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Common Wax-plant.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 10 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
8658195
Native Biogeographical Range
Bangladesh; China South-Central; China Southeast; East Himalaya; Fiji; Galápagos...