Madagascar Dragon Tree
Madagascar Dragon Tree
plants
Alternate names
corn plant, dragon tree, money tree, red-marginated Dracaena, red-margined Dracaena, ribbon plant, straight-marginated Dracaena, straight-margined Dracaena
Toxicity to pets
The Madagascar dragon tree (Dracaena marginata) is an evergreen-like plant that varies in size, from a small ornamental plant to a small tree. Other common names include red-marginated Dracaena, straight-marginated Draceana, and ribbon plant. Dracaena species plants contain saponins which may cause drooling, vomiting, weakness, incoordination and dilated pupils (cats) when ingested.
Common signs to watch for:
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
- Incoordination
- Dilated pupils (in cats)
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
