Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My dog ate Hawaiian Ti - what should I do?
Cordyline fruticosa
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, and lethargy.
Escalation note
While generally not life-threatening, ingestion can cause significant stomach upset. Consult a veterinarian for guidance if ingestion is suspected.
What to watch for
Vomiting (occasionally with blood), hypersalivation, depression, and anorexia. Diarrhea and weakness can follow. Severity tends to scale with how much foliage was eaten.
Time window
ASPCA does not publish a precise onset window; GI signs typically appear within hours and resolve in 24 hours or so with supportive care.
When to call the vet
Call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if vomiting is persistent or bloody, your dog seems weak, or a large amount of plant material was eaten. Mild, single-episode vomiting in an otherwise alert dog usually resolves on its own.
What this means for your dog
Dogs that chew Hawaiian Ti get a dose of saponins from the leaves, which the ASPCA links to GI upset rather than systemic poisoning. Unlike cats, dogs typically do not show dilated pupils — the picture here is mostly vomiting and drooling.
Sources: ASPCA (no first-aid guidance).
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.