The Corn Plant, a type of Dracaena sometimes referred to as Dragon Tree or Ribbon Plant, is often referred to as a poisonous houseplant; however, the research I have found is somewhat conflicting as to if the corn plant is truly poisonous to humans or animals, and if so, how toxic it really is.
The
ASPCA lists the corn plant as toxic to cats and to dogs with symptoms of: Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hyper salivation, and dilated pupils (cats).
However, the
William E. Brock Memorial Library at Oklahoma State University lists the plant as non-toxic with symptoms of stomach-ache.
My take is that the plant is poisonous to some animals and not to others (or at least the symptoms are less severs). I recommend keeping the corn plant out of reach of small children and prevent your pets from eating them.
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