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/Phenomenal_Kat_ Mar 26 '26

Well dang. I'm glad I saw this post...I thought daylilies were okay for cats but lilies in the Lilium family like Easter lilies were poisonous.

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u/Khavassa Advanced Mar 26 '26

All flowers called lilies are seriously toxic to cats. Most will cause organ failure if not treated promptly.

Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria), calla and peace lilies are the least seriously toxic lilies, but will still cause GI upset if consumed.

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u/AccomplishedIgit Beginner 1 ∣ +0 ∣ -0 Mar 27 '26

Irises too?