Dracaena deremensis

Dracaena deremensis is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Cornstalk Dracaena.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Dilated Pupils Abdominal Pain High Heart Rate Drooling Vomiting Depression Loss Of Appetite Incoordination Weakness

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Dracaena fragrans, is a flowering plant species that is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan south to Mozambique, west to Côte d'Ivoire and southwest to Angola, growing in upland regions at 600–2,250 m (1,970–7,380 ft) altitude.

Common Names

  • Cornstalk Dracaena

Also recorded as Dracaena 'Janet Craig Compact', Fragrant Dracaena, Happy plant and corn plant.

Facts

Family
Asparagaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
Native to
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinée Maritime, Guinée Forestière, Moyenne-Guinée
In the wild
BR, US, CR, CM, TZ, UG + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.