I recently picked up a red Dracaena Marginata plant. Also called a Dragon Tree. Does anyone know if it's safe for Beardie's? My dragon's enclosure is pretty big and I was thinking of planting it under the grow light on the cool side of the enclosure. Just wanted to see if anyone has any info. or experience before I re-pot and quarantine it.
I don't see any info about toxicity to reptiles so it may be safe. The ASPCA lists it as dangerous for dogs and cats though. While their systems aren't the same, I probably wouldn't take the risk without finding some concrete info about it with reptiles or birds (which tend to have similar systems).
I would say avoid, And agree with cooperdragon, i asked my sister who works in horticulture, she is not sure with bearded dragons but said not too because it is toxic and not worth the risk,
Toxicity of Dracaena Marginata. Beautiful as it is, the plant is also poisonous. While it's not harmful to humans, the leaves are extremely toxic to cats and dogs. Cats, in particular, seem fond of chewing on the leaves, which contain toxic alkyds.