Lily
LiliumChildrenTake care
PetsDangerous for cats
CareEasy
SeasonAll yearWinterSpringSummerAutumn
Purity
A lily stem carries 2 to 6 blooms that open one after another, so it lasts around two weeks. Oriental lilies fill a room with scent; Asiatic and LA lilies are light or scentless.
Children: Can upset the stomach if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin. Keep it out of small children’s reach.
Pets: Very dangerous for cats: every part of the lily, even the pollen and the vase water, can cause kidney failure. If you have a cat, keep lilies out of the house.
| Meaning | PurityWhite for purity, yellow for happiness. |
|---|---|
| Children | Take care |
| Pets | Dangerous for cats |
| Vase life | 6 – 14 days |
| Scent | Strong |
| Available | All year |
How to care for it
- Remove the yellow pollen anthers with a tissue as each flower opens; pollen stains and is dangerous to cats.
- Remove yellowing leaves, and pick stems with closed buds so they open over several days.
- Change the water every two days and re-cut the stem at an angle.
Did you know? An oriental lily bloom can reach about 20 cm across.
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Bouquets and vases with LilySee all (20)
Lily Vase3 colors · glass vase99 SAR
Pretty in PinkPink roses149 SAR
White Lily BouquetWhite lilies129 SAR
Rosa Lily BouquetWhite lilies129 SARArrangements with Lily
See where it sits in the arrangement and order the flowers in it.
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SunflowerSources: Child safety from UC ANR · Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants and National Capital Poison Center; pet safety from ASPCA; vase life and season from Floralife; meanings from The Old Farmer's Almanac.