Baby Doll Ti Plant
Cordyline terminalis · Asparagaceae
How it looks
The ti plant (Cordyline) has long, narrow, sword-shaped leaves clustered in a tuft at the top of the stem. Cultivars with purple-, pink-, and red-tinged leaves are common, and the leaves are glossy. Height 20 in to 6.5 ft (50 cm–2 m); it closely resembles dracaena but has more colorful foliage.
Mild caution — stomach irritation
All parts of Baby Doll Ti Plant contain irritating compounds that can cause vomiting, depression, and drooling if chewed. Most cats recover on their own, but as a caution-level plant it still calls for monitoring.
Guide for parents
An occasional nibble of Baby Doll Ti Plant usually doesn't lead to anything serious, but the saponins in it can irritate the stomach and mucous membranes and cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms. Make a habit of clearing away fallen leaves or broken stems the same day, and keep the pot somewhere your cat can't reach. If symptoms last more than 12 hours or your cat's appetite clearly drops, consult your vet.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Onset
- Right away to within 2 hours of ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, depression, drooling
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
Details
- Scientific name
- Cordyline terminalis
- Common name
- Baby Doll Ti Plant
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Compounds
- Saponins
- Onset
- Right away to within 2 hours of ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, depression, drooling
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
- Source
- ASPCA
