Corn Plant

Not listed does not mean safe.

rojypala · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source · shows: Dracaena fragrans

Dracaena fragrans

Also known as: Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant

Family: Asparagaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⚠ Toxic 🐶 Dogs⚠ Toxic 🐴 Horses⚠ Toxic 🐰 Rabbits! Caution

Each tile reflects collected claims for that animal. Missing animals are listed below.

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict and evidence
Companion mammals
🐱 Cats	Cats: ⚠ Toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ⚠ Toxic Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Read original source
🐶 Dogs	Dogs: ⚠ Toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ⚠ Toxic Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Read original source
Horses & livestock
🐴 Horses	Horses: ⚠ Toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ⚠ Toxic Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Read original source
Small mammals
🐰 Rabbits	Rabbits: ! Caution Wisconsin House Rabbit Society — Classes of Toxic Plants — ! Caution Corn Plant Wisconsin House Rabbit Society chapter list (G. Flentke, 2012): Class 2 — "May cause allergic reaction in rabbits. Be cautious." Read original source

No reliable data for 19 animals

No reliable data for: Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Saponins Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats). Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-26. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.