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Is Lipstick Plant Toxic to Dogs?

✅ Non-Toxic
✅ Cross-checked against veterinary poison-control guidance · Oct 2026 audit
⚠️ Educational info only. If your pet just chewed something and looks unwell, skip the reading and call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (US): (855) 764-7661.
No, the lipstick plant is non-toxic to dogs. Chewing its leaves or flowers will not poison your dog.

Also known as: Lipstick Vine, Basket Vine, Aeschynanthus radicans · Aeschynanthus radicans

What to do if your dog eats it

None required beyond discouraging the habit, since large amounts of any plant can cause simple fiber-related stomach upset.

Common questions

Is lipstick plant the same as lipstick palm?

No — and neither name refers to a toxic plant here. Just make sure the plant you bought is actually Aeschynanthus and not something mislabeled at the store.

Are its hanging basket companions safe too?

Not automatically. Check each plant in the basket individually — safe vines like lipstick plant are often paired with unknown species.

More plants checked for dogs

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This page is general educational information, not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Every pet is different — if your animal ate something concerning, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. Checking what your pet can eat? Visit our sister site SafeOrToxic.