Anyone who has a feline companion takes all the necessary steps that are required to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. But, as is usually the case with pet-parenting, there is always something more to learn. This is especially true when it comes to houseplants and the potential harm they can cause to cats. Keeping this in mind, we have put together a list of nine houseplants that you should keep your cat away from.

• Lily

Lilies sure look beautiful and add finesse to the look of your home. But, it would be best if you thought twice before getting this plant home if you have a cat. Most flowers that belong to the lily family can cause severe kidney complications in cats.

• Sago palm

Sago palms, scientifically known as cycas revoluta, are extremely poisonous for cats. In fact, each and every part of this plant—especially the seeds or nuts—is toxic and should be avoided at all costs. The leaves and seeds of this plant, if ingested, can cause vomiting, blood in stool, liver damage, and in severe cases, even death.

• Rhododendron

Plants that belong to the rhododendron family are beautiful to look at but are also highly toxic to pets. Cats experience vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling among other effects as a result of poisoning by the plant. Ingesting the plant can also prove to be fatal if your cat does not receive urgent medical attention.

• Oleander

Oleanders are equally dangerous for your cat to be around. These plants contain a lethal component known as cardiac glycosides that can damage your cat’s gastrointestinal tract. Oleanders can also cause other fatal conditions such as hypothermia and an abnormal heart function.

• English ivy

English ivy plants contain a toxic component known as triterpenoid saponins, which can cause vomiting, pain in the abdomen, hypersalivation, and diarrhea in cats.

• Chamomile

While chamomile’s toxicity to cats is debatable, if consumed in large amounts over a prolonged period of time, it can cause contact dermatitis, diarrhea, and bleeding, among other reactions in cats.

• Indian hemp

Indian hemp contains toxins known as cardiac glycosides that predominantly affect cats’ heart health. Poisoning from this plant can cause vomiting, increased heart rate, confusion, tremors, nausea, seizures, and more.

• Narcissus

Narcissus is another plant genus that has a bad reputation when it comes to cats. Plants belonging to this family contain certain poisonous elements that can affect your pet cat in a dangerous way. So far, they have been known to cause trouble with the gastrointestinal tract and lead to poor appetite, convulsions, and even cardiac troubles.

• Schefflera

Schefflera is another houseplant that you should distance your cat from. It contains calcium oxalate crystals that can lead to poisoning, with symptoms such as drooling, tremors, a burning sensation in the mouth, vomiting, and even respiratory problems.