Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My cat ate Baby Doll Ti Plant - what should I do?
Cordyline terminalis
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 drooling, and loss of appetite.
Escalation note
Ingestion typically results in mild to moderate gastrointestinal upset. Please contact your veterinarian if your cat consumes any part of this plant.
First aid at home
Remove any leaf fragments from the cat's mouth and offer fresh water. Do not induce vomiting at home — call your vet or ASPCA APCC for guidance before giving anything by mouth.
What to watch for
Drooling and vomiting (occasionally with flecks of blood from the irritated stomach lining) are the most common signs, usually with loss of appetite and lethargy. Less commonly: dilated pupils and an unsteady gait. Severe weakness or collapse is uncommon and points to a heavier ingestion.
Time window
Signs typically begin within an hour of chewing. With supportive care most cats start to improve within an hour of treatment and recover fully in about 24 hours; mild cases often resolve on their own over the same window.
When to call the vet
Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if vomiting is repeated, contains blood, or doesn't settle within a few hours, or if your cat becomes lethargic, refuses food, or shows dilated pupils or wobbling.
What this means for your cat
Cats — the Ti plant is toxic, but typical cases are mild and confined to the gut. Saponins in the leaves and stems irritate the mouth and stomach lining, which is what produces the drooling and vomiting cats are most likely to show. Severe systemic illness is rare unless a large amount was eaten.
Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.