Toxicity to pets

The Amaryllis is a perennial bulb plant that has flat leaves and lily-like flowers. Some Amaryllis have common names, such as Aztec lily or Orchid lily, but the Amaryllis is not a true lily. The Amaryllis leaves, stems and bulbs contain phenanthridine alkaloids which can cause dose-dependent vomiting, hypotension (drop in blood pressure), tremors/seizures, and respiratory depression. Excess salivation and abdominal discomfort can be seen from the raphide oxalate crystals, which are more concentrated in the bulbs.