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Toxic Corn Plant; never offer this to rabbits.

Corn Plant

Dracaena fragrans

No—rabbits should not eat corn plant. This Dracaena houseplant is not sweet corn, and the foliage is toxic if chewed. Keep it out of reach; if your pet nibbled the leaves, call your vet or a pet poison hotline.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Indoor Plants

Other Names: Striped dracaena, compact dracaena, cornstalk dracaena, false palm

Not to be mistaken with corn. The Corn Plant, also known as Striped Dracaena and Compact Dracaena, is an indoor flowering plant with tall trucks and large, long green leaves with a yellow vertical stripe. Native throughout tropical Africa.

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Is Corn Plant item toxic?

Yes. Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Sap and foliage can irritate mouths and guts, causing drooling, reduced appetite, diarrhea, and lethargy.

Should I feed my pet Corn Plant?

No. This is a Dracaena houseplant, not sweet corn. Do not let rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas chew the leaves or stems.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food or enrichment. If your pet chewed this plant, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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