Japanese Show Lily
Lilium speciosum · Liliaceae
How it looks
Japanese Show Lily (Lilium speciosum) is a white and pink lily that opens wide facing upward, with a deep pink band and black spots down the center of the petals and wavy petal edges. The fragrance is very strong, and the leaves are narrow, long, and sword-shaped, with the plant reaching 32-47 in (80-120 cm).
Deadly — kidney failure
Japanese Show Lily is a true lily (Lilium) and causes kidney failure in cats. Petals, pollen, and leaves are all deadly, and even vase water is dangerous.
Guide for parents
Japanese Show Lily is a true lily (genus Lilium), a plant that causes fatal kidney failure in cats. The petals, pollen, and leaves are dangerous — and so is the vase water. Don't keep it indoors, and if it grows in your garden, keep it completely separated from your cat's territory. If you suspect ingestion, go to a 24-hour animal hospital immediately even if there are no symptoms. Once kidney damage begins, it's too late.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Onset
- 6–24 hours after ingestion (symptoms may be delayed)
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy
- Action
- Go to a 24-hour animal hospital immediately. Don't wait, even if there are no symptoms.
Details
- Scientific name
- Lilium speciosum
- Common name
- Japanese Show Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Compounds
- Unknown (presumed steroidal saponins)
- Source
- ASPCA
