Madagascar Dragon Tree
Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs
Level of toxicity: Generally mild to moderate
Common signs to watch for:
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
- Incoordination
- Dilated pupils (in cats)
The Madagascar dragon tree (Dracaena marginata) is an evergreen-like plant that varies in size, from a small ornamental plant to a small tree. Other common names include red-marginated Dracaena, straight-marginated Draceana, and ribbon plant. Dracaena species plants contain saponins which may cause drooling, vomiting, weakness, incoordination and dilated pupils (cats) when ingested.
Poison type: Plants
Scientific name: Dracaena marginata
Alternate names: corn plant, dragon tree, money tree, red-marginated Dracaena, red-margined Dracaena, ribbon plant, straight-marginated Dracaena, straight-margined Dracaena