Cats
Potentially toxicConsulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Sources
cat safety reference
Is Corn Plant safe for cats?
Dracaena fragrans
Broad-leaved Dracaena often sold as corn plant; toxicity profile mirrors other Dracaena houseplants.
Corn plantCornstalk plantDracaena fragransDracaena massangeanaMass cane
- Light
- medium indirect
- Habit
- upright tree
- 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
Vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia and dilated pupils are commonly reported in cats.
Escalation note
Usually a lower-severity irritation profile, but feline symptoms may be more pronounced than in dogs.
Safer alternatives
Source evidence
ASPCA: Corn Plant
toxicology · 99% reliability
ASPCA lists corn plant as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins.
NC State Extension: Dracaena fragrans
botanical · 94% reliability
NC State Extension confirms Dracaena fragrans identity and its retail synonyms.
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