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Torch Lily
Kniphofia · Asphodelaceae
How it looks
Torch Lily (Kniphofia) is a plant whose narrow, long sword-shaped leaves grow in clumps from the root, with small bell-shaped flowers in yellow, orange, and red crowded densely at the top of the stalk to form a torch-like spike (6–12 in / 15–30 cm). It stands 24 in–5 ft (60 cm–1.5 m) tall.
This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Kniphofia
- Common name
- Torch Lily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
