One name, different plants
Sweetheart plant
Which plant do you mean?
Sweetheart plant is used for both heartleaf philodendron and sweetheart hoya. Philodendron hederaceum and Hoya kerrii have different cat-safety guidance. Match the scientific label before using either guide.
No safety classification applies to this shared name. Choose an exact plant to read its reviewed guide.
Check the plant identity
- Heartleaf PhilodendronPhilodendron hederaceumThis guide covers Philodendron hederaceum only. A shared common name or similar appearance does not establish that another plant has the same assessment.
- Sweetheart hoyaHoya kerriiHoya kerrii only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.