Is Dragon Tree Colorama toxic to cats?

Yes — dragon tree colorama is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Dracaena marginata (Madagascar dragon tree / red-margined dracaena) as toxic, with saponins as the toxic principle. Ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, loss of appetite, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep this plant well out of reach of pets.

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Dracaena marginata (Madagascar dragon tree / red-margined dracaena) as toxic, with saponins as the toxic principle. Ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, loss of appetite, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep this plant well out of reach of pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to dragon tree colorama.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dragon Tree Colorama is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dragon tree colorama pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.