Madagascar dragon tree
Dracaena marginata Lem. · Asparagaceae
Toxic to pets
Also known as Dragon tree, Red-edge dracaena
Pet safety
Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs. Toxic to horses.
Clinical signs: Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats).
Source: ASPCA (matched at species level).
Care
- LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
- WaterLet the top inch dry
- HumidityAverage household
- Temperature18°C – 27°C · 64°F – 81°F
- DifficultyEasy
- SoilStandard potting mix
- FertilizingMonthly, growing season
Size & habit
- Mature height (indoor) 0.9–1.8 m
- In the wild 3–4.6 m
- Habit
- Growth rateSlow
Common problems
Propagation
Sources
- Taxonomy GBIF #10818704
- Toxicity ASPCA (matched at species level)
- Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.
- Image AI illustration from a photograph by Greg III Espera , licensed CC BY 4.0 , via iNaturalist .