(excerpt from Photo/History: Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena Marginata)
Mar 9, 2026
I've been thinking about propagating this plant for some time, but hadn't a clue about how to go about it..recently, I've had some success with succulent cuttings, taken from a friends yard (see current logo background pic) & the Dracaena is, after all, a succulent & so I chose a "stalk" & pruned it & potted the cutting..now it's "wait & see" if it takes or whether I've ruined one of my better specimens
About an hour or so later, I began to experience itching on the back of both hands..the itching grew more severe & was accompanied with severe inflammation. As I was washing & treating both hands (soap/warm water & 1% Hydrocortisone cream) I remember reading somethings about Dracaena being toxic to cats & dogs..sure enough, this is what I found:
The sap of the Dracaena marginata contains saponins and calcium oxalate crystals, making it toxic to both humans and pets.
In Pets: Ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhea, drooling, and dilated pupils in cats.
In Humans: Contact with the sap can cause skin irritation or swelling of the mouth and throat if ingested. It is recommended to wear gloves when pruning and to keep the plant out of reach of children and animals
If you have plant allergies (such as I have had my entire life), take note when working with these plants.
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