Corn Plant (Dracaena massangeana) Toxicity to Cats

Yes, Toxic

Dracaenas contain saponins — cause vomiting, drooling, lethargy, dilated pupils in cats.

Practical Advice

• Most cats ignore them, but don't risk it.
• Place in room cat doesn't access.
• Or use deterrent (citrus spray, motion-activated air).
• Provide cat grass as alternative.

If Ingested

Call vet. Not usually fatal but miserable.

Better safe: separate plant and cat.