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Is Evergreen Amaryllis toxic to cats?

Hippeastrum striatum

Toxic to cats

Yes — evergreen amaryllis is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Hippeastrum striatum, like all Hippeastrum species, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The alkaloids lycorine and related compounds are present throughout the plant and concentrated in the bulb; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, and lethargy. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate evergreen amaryllis

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move evergreen amaryllis out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of evergreen amaryllis to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten evergreen amaryllis, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is evergreen amaryllis toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is evergreen amaryllis toxic to cats?

Yes — evergreen amaryllis is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hippeastrum striatum, like all Hippeastrum species, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The alkaloids lycorine and related compounds are present throughout the plant and concentrated in the bulb; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, and lethargy. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats evergreen amaryllis?

Hippeastrum striatum, like all Hippeastrum species, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. The alkaloids lycorine and related compounds are present throughout the plant and concentrated in the bulb; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, and lethargy. Keep away from pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to evergreen amaryllis.

What should I do if my cat ate evergreen amaryllis?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is evergreen amaryllis toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Evergreen Amaryllis is toxic to dogs as well. See the full evergreen amaryllis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to evergreen amaryllis?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full evergreen amaryllis pet-safety