Cats & Dogs
Potentially toxicConsulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet safety reference
Cylindrical Snake Plant
Dracaena angolensis
Upright cylindrical-leaved relative of the classic snake plant, still sold under Sansevieria cylindrica and carrying a similar irritation profile.
African spearCylindrical snake plantDracaena angolensisSansevieria cylindricaSpear sansevieria
- Light
- bright indirect
- Habit
- upright clump
- Care
- easy
Safety status
If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.
Cats — concern notes
Common signs
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after chewing, consistent with saponin irritation seen across the genus.
Escalation note
Usually low severity but still an active toxicology flag.
Dogs — concern notes
Common signs
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after chewing, consistent with saponin irritation across Dracaena.
Escalation note
Veterinary check is reasonable for persistent or heavy ingestions.
Safer alternatives
Source evidence
Kew Plants of the World: Dracaena angolensis
botanical · 95% reliability
Kew accepts Dracaena angolensis as the current name, with Sansevieria cylindrica listed as a synonym.
ASPCA: Sansevieria (snake plants)
toxicology · 92% reliability
ASPCA genus-level listing for snake plants applies to Dracaena angolensis (formerly Sansevieria cylindrica).
Same genus
More from the Dracaena genus
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Common upright houseplant still sold under the former Sansevieria name, with low-to-moderate irritation risk if chewed.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Upright spiky-leaved dragon tree often confused with corn plant; classified as toxic to cats and dogs.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
Broad-leaved Dracaena often sold as corn plant; toxicity profile mirrors other Dracaena houseplants.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Same safety verdict
Other plants with the same verdict
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Broadleaf flowering houseplant with a common lily name that still needs explicit cat and dog irritation warnings on lookup pages.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Amazonian Elephant Ear
Alocasia amazonica
Arrow-shaped elephant-ear houseplant hybrid; classified as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Taro
Colocasia esculenta
Large-leaved edible aroid also sold as an ornamental elephant ear; raw plant is toxic to cats and dogs and to humans.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Very common trailing houseplant widely sold as pothos or devil's ivy and regularly flagged as irritating if chewed.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Same growing conditions
Plants for the same room
Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus
Silver-flecked climbing vine frequently sold beside pothos but botanically distinct, with a similar irritation profile if chewed.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Classic feathery fern often used when a household wants a softer look without a known toxicity flag for cats and dogs.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Not a true fern and not safe despite the name; ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, with the red berries reported as more dangerous than the foliage.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.