{"id":707,"date":"2022-11-17T02:38:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T02:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovecatguide.com\/?p=707"},"modified":"2023-01-16T07:35:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T07:35:33","slug":"alstroemeria-toxic-to-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovecatguide.com\/alstroemeria-toxic-to-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Alstroemeria Toxic to Cats\uff1a Protect Your Cat From Harm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
25.4% of American households have cats. A cat provides companionship, gives you affection, and brings joy into your life. Have you ever wondered about Alstroemeria being toxic to cats? Certain things in your home may negatively impact the pet’s health. You must know the hazards in your home to avoid putting your pet in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In particular, you must know whether the plants in your home contain toxic substances. One such plant is Alstroemeria. Keep reading to know what this plant is and how Alstroemeria is toxic to cats.<\/p>\n\n\n
Alstroemeria<\/a> is a flowering plant called the Lily of the Incas or Peruvian lily<\/a>. This plant is native to South America, and many cultures associate the plant with good fortune. Alstroemeria belongs to the Alstroemeriaceae<\/a> family and is popular due to its many colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alstroemeria seeds can germinate in as little as a few weeks, with the stem growing to three feet. The plant has uniquely colored blooms and upside-down leaves, but people often mistake it for miniature lilies. Unlike lilies, the plant has trumpet-shaped heads with dark markings. If you want to buy flowers instead of plants, expect a vase life of about two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can identify the Alstroemeria plant by looking out for the following features: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alstroemeria flowers can be purple, red, yellow, and white, among other colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n