Amaryllis Lily can cause irritation or illness if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
Irritant: Alkaloid lycorine
Severity: moderate
Symptoms: Toxic if eaten in large quantities. Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part. Especially harmful to pets.
The Full Picture
Amaryllis bulbs love to be 'shoulder-high'—always leave the top one-third of the bulb exposed above the soil line to prevent the neck from rotting.