Plant guide
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
Corn plant is considered toxic to cats. Reported signs include vomiting, sometimes with blood, drooling, loss of appetite, reduced activity and enlarged pupils.
What this guide covers: This guide covers Dracaena fragrans only. A shared common name or similar appearance does not establish that another plant has the same assessment.
Photo:
Photo details
Starr 080117-2202 Dracaena fragrans.jpg
By Forest & Kim Starr
License: CC BY 3.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
Plant shopping
Explore this plant
Photo:
Photo details
Starr 080117-2202 Dracaena fragrans.jpg
By Forest & Kim Starr
License: CC BY 3.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
Janet Craig corn plant
View on Amazon — Janet Craig corn plant; paid link; opens in a new tabPaid link · Opens in a new tab
Keep away from cats. We do not recommend this plant for a home where cats could reach it.
Explore non-toxic plants →A little paw-note: We may earn a commission when you buy through these links. This helps us keep building and helps Nico & Larry sustain their lavish kitty lifestyle.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Look for Dracaena fragrans and check the selected variety. Listings and availability can change.
Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Dracaena fragrans
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
Find the right spot
How to grow this plant
Container growing guidance for Dracaena fragrans.
- Light
- Medium indirect light or Bright indirect light
Offer moderate to bright filtered light.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Keep the mix moist while actively growing, with good drainage.
- Temperature
- Growing range: 70–80°F / 21–27°C
Keep away from cold drafts; a cold tolerance limit is not a target growing temperature.
- Humidity
- Higher humidity
Humid air can help limit dry, brown leaf tips.
- Potting
- Use a well-drained commercial potting mix.
- Through the year
- Water less during slower winter growth.
Growing-guide sources
- dracaena fragrans - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-13
Care guidance for the named taxon; indoor recommendations take precedence over outdoor hardiness information.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-14. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Saponins
- Reported signs
- Vomiting, sometimes with blood; Reduced activity; Loss of appetite; Drooling; Enlarged pupils in cats
- Severity
- Severity not established
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.