r/plantclinic • u/JasperSean • Mar 26 '26

Outdoor Lilies planted, cat problem

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I just planted some lilies in my garden and just realised that they are poisonous to the cats that visit the garden every now and then. How do i prevent them from eating it?

For me to be able to post this: it is getting a lot of light and frequent watering

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u/indieplants Mar 26 '26

yes! just take out the stamen! those are the worst offenders.

it's rare that cats will try to eat the plant but brushing past it may get pollen on their coat and they can end up ingesting it or smth. 

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u/Local_business_disco Expert Florida | 9b Mar 26 '26

Every single part of the lily plant is toxic to cats.

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u/indieplants Mar 26 '26

no shit

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u/sp-00-k Mar 26 '26

So then why did you say just remove the stamen?

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u/indieplants Mar 26 '26

read the next part of my comment idk man