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Although it is called a "lily", the peace lily is not a true lily from the family Liliaceae. True lilies are highly toxic (poisonous) to cats and dogs, [ 14 ] [ 15 ] but the peace lily, Spathiphyllum is only mildly toxic to humans and other animals when ingested.
Lilium regale, like many in the genus, is toxic to cats, with ingestion causing potentially fatal renal failure. [15] Households that are visited by cats are advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and thus become dusted with pollen, which is then consumed during cleaning.
Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly known as peace lily, [1] [2] white sails, [3] or spathe flower, [4] is a very popular indoor house plant of the family Araceae. [3] The genus name means "spathe-leaf", and the specific epithet is named after Gustav Wallis, the German plant collector. It was first described in 1877.
If you’re unsure whether your cat needs a medical evaluation, try calling the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or the Pet Poison Hotline (855-764-7661).
With Easter just around the corner, it’s common for people to adorn their homes with beautiful spring flowers, including lilies and daffodils. While these blooms add a touch of color and cheer ...
When cultivated as a houseplant, Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum is commonly called peace lily. Taxonomic history ...
Here’s how to grow peace lilies, including how to water, fertilize and repot these easy-care houseplants.
Lilium formosanum, a closely related species from Taiwan, has been treated as a variety of Easter lily in the past. It is a stem rooting lily, growing up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high. It bears a number of trumpet-shaped, white, fragrant, and outward-facing flowers. This species, along with most other true lilies, are highly toxic to cats. [1]