Dracaena spp.

Dracaena spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Agave and Allies, Dragon Trees and 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

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

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Dracaena is a genus of about 200–220 species of trees and woody shrubs. The formerly accepted genera Pleomele and Sansevieria are now included in Dracaena. In the APG IV classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Convallarioideae. It has also formerly been separated into the family Dracaenaceae or kept in the Agavaceae.

Common Names

  • Agave and Allies
  • Dragon Trees
  • Cornstalk Dracaena
  • Song of India
  • Madagascar Dragon-Tree
  • Lucky Bamboo
  • Dragon-Tree
  • Snake Plant
  • Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
  • Gold-Dust Dracaena
  • Mother-In-Law's Tongue
  • Mountain Cabbage Tree
  • Cambodian Dragon Tree
  • Bush Nightfighter
  • Lance Dracaena
  • Dragon Blood Tree
  • Arabian Dragon Tree
  • Suji
  • Hardleaf Asparagus

Also recorded as dracaena.

Facts

Family
Agavaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
MG, ZA, US, RE, CM, GA + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.