My cat ate a leaf from a silver squill plant about 10 minutes ago. He seems find but I read that it's toxic He does have only 1 kidney functioning, though seems very healthy despite that Cat Veterinarian: Dr. Jen , Veterinarian replied 5 months ago Bears tiny, greenish white, bell shaped flowers with a small pink stipe running down each petal, can be up to 20+ flowers on each spike. Is The Plant Toxic Or Poisonous? The plants are resistant to most diseases but may suffer from root rot if overwatered. Description: The silver squill (Ledebouria socialis) is a geophytic, evergreen bulbous member of the lily family that forms small, somewhat teardrop-shaped bulbs that sit on top of the soil in thick clusters.It comprises several questionable varieties and its taxonomic history has undergone several changes. Keep the plant out of reach of young children and pets. Posted by Deebie (midstate South Carolina - Zone 8a) on Sep 9, 2016 11:51 AM. Ledebouria socialis 'Zebrina' (Zebra Silver Squill) - An evergreen bulbous perennial to 3 to 4 inches tall with teardrop-shaped bulbs that usually are entirely above the ground with fleshy 2 inch long lance-shaped leaves that are bright gray purple with green horizontal stripe-like markings above with the underside is all purple. Major Toxicity: These plants may cause serious illness or death. Toxicity . The following plants are the most toxic to dogs and should never be made available to them under any circumstances: Castor bean or castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) Ledebouria socialis 'Violacea' has been a popular plant for many decades, It enjoys a wide appeal for its attractively mottled foliage, with darker green splotches against a paler, silvery green base. The plant includes toxins which might lead to renal failure, which may prove fatal for cats. Silver squills are also generally pest-free. Water only when the potting mixture dries out completely. Minor Toxicity: Ingestion of these plants may cause minor illnesses such as vomiting or diarrhea. My puppy may have ingested a portion of a "silver squill" (scientific name: Ledebouria socialis) leaf and I read online of it having possible ties to liver and kidney failure in cats and many websites listing it as possibly toxic.It was last night, but he is showing no clinical signs and has normal energy and appetite. There were other potted plants obscuring it from my view, so I didn't realize that I'd left it there.To my surprise, it is not only surviving, but also thriving. Toxicity uses "copious diarrhea" and "profuse diarrhea," among a variety of unpleasant other symptoms, and wisely counsels the reader not to store Narcissus bulbs in kitchens or pantries where they might be mistaken for food bulbs. Toxicity Class (third column in table below). I left this plant in a ceramic bowl sitting on a patio table in full sun SC zone 8a for several weeks after repotting it. Description: The silver squill (Ledebouria socialis) is a small geophytic, evergreen bulbous member of the lily family that forms small, somewhat teardrop-shaped bulbs that sit on top of the soil in thick clusters.It survives drought as effectively as any succulent. The Sliver Squill is highly toxic to pets. Overwatering silver squill will result in roots rotting. Has evergreen, lance shaped, thick, mid green leaves over laced with a veneer of silver and dark green spots, the whole leaf is purple beneath. Silver squills are highly toxic plants. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to discourage them from chewing on or ingesting any vegetation, especially the following plants. by Bruce Brethauer. Many plants are toxic to dogs. Fleshy bulbs and stems are also a reddish purple. If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435. 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