Fire Lily

Symptoms reported in cats

Most serious first.

1. 1
   Low blood pressure, seizures, or heart rhythm problems Possible after larger ingestion, especially bulb material.
2. 2
   Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, or belly pain Often begins within a few hours after chewing or ingestion.
3. 3
   Low energy, weakness, tremors, or wobbliness May appear after stomach upset or with larger exposure.

Important notes

Fire Lily (Clivia miniata), also called Clivia Lily or Kaffir Lily, is an ornamental plant with strap-like leaves and bright orange flowers. It is toxic to cats. The bulb and lower stem area are the most dangerous parts, but the leaves and flowers should also be kept away from cats. The main toxin is lycorine, along with related alkaloids. These compounds strongly irritate the stomach and can also affect blood pressure, the nervous system, and heart rhythm if a larger amount is eaten. Cats are most likely to chew the leaves or dig at the base of a potted plant. Possible signs include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, low energy, tremors, or wobbliness. Larger exposures can cause low blood pressure, seizures, or heart rhythm problems. Keep Fire Lily plants and bulbs out of reach, and call a veterinarian promptly if your cat chews any part of the plant.

• Main hazard: Lycorine and related alkaloids are most concentrated in the bulb and plant base.
• Symptoms: Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, low energy, tremors, or wobbliness.
• Higher concern: Larger amounts may cause low blood pressure, seizures, or heart rhythm problems.
• Action: Keep plants and bulbs away from cats and call a vet if any part is chewed or eaten.