Scientific Name: Dracaena spp. Common Name: Cabbage Tree, Dragon Tree, Corn Plant Thorns/Spines?How is this plant unsafe?How do you plant safely?NoIf dogs or cats chew on this plant, it can cause vomiting or weakness.Where a dog or cat is prone to chewing on plants, it would be prudent to remove the plant from the animals environment. Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.There are many species, cultivars and varieties of this plant available in the nursery trade, caution should be used with all types.