Lotus Bamboo can cause irritation or illness if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
Irritant: Saponins
Severity: mild
Symptoms: Toxic, if ingested, for cats and dogs. Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats). Humans should not eat this plant. The sap can cause skin irritation.
The Full Picture
Despite the name, it's a Dracaena, not bamboo or lotus. It gets its name from its tightly clustered leaves resembling a lotus flower.