Can I put real lilies on a cake? Would it be safe if I Wrapped them them put the in a cake flower holder?
From what I remember lilies are a toxic. I would suggest gumpaste flowers instead.
Can I wrap them?
I wouldn't risk it. All parts, including petals, of many lily varieties are poisonous/toxic. Wrapping the stems doesn't guarantee other parts of the plant won't touch the cake.
I have been a florist for 20 years before making the switch to cakes. When I decorated cakes with fresh flowers, I only used food service sticks or dowels to insert into the cake. Sometimes I would ask the decorator to give me a little "dollop" of frosting where the flowers were to be placed, then I would barely insert the stem into this "extra" frosting. That way when they go to cut the cake, the flower (as well as the extra frosting) could be removed before serving. Hope this helps.
Okay..lets get the known facts down for you...
Stargazer lilies are toxic to CATS. and some varieties to DEER. The bulbs are poisonous to some some animals and is thought to cause diarhrrea and stomach cramps in humans. so dont use bulbs.
Because many flowers are sprayed with insecticide, you want to make sure they are not placed in the cake without a barrier between them. Unless you have a source of flowers that are not produced by a company that sprays them. Some flowers you can actually wash, and others you cant. Lilies dont wash well.
I would suggest using a posey pick, just to keep them contained and clean. you can buy those flower sticks online at wilton, or at a local florist. MAKE SURE THEY ARE CLEAN and STERILIZED.
YOu should not wrap the flowers with foral tape due to latex and anaphalactic shock. You never know when someone will be allergic and you also dont want to take the chance. Plus the tape would get all icky. You can however, insert the flower into a straw filled with icing and insert the straw into the cake.
There are some facts for you, the flowers are an option, if you take precautions. However, most people decide to just put artifical or sugarflowers on thier cake instead to make it simple.
I love using fresh flowers on cakes and have taken to doing LOTS of research on flowers and WHICH part of the plant is toxic.
One of the best placed to find out about plants and toxins is a poison center http://www.aapcc.org/dnn/default.aspx.
What we offer on here is advice based on our own experiences and our own research. ALWAYS follow up with your own "reputable" source of info when it comes to toxins. 
I think regular lilies are non toxic, I know that calla lilies ARE toxic
I thought you might like to know why they (calla lilies) are poisonous. (I know I am a flower geek! 
) I find plants/flowers fascinating.
Oxalates: The juice or sap of these plants contains microscopic oxalate crystals. Oxalate crystals are shaped like tiny needles. Chewing these plants may result in pain and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue. In severe cases, swelling of the throat may cause breathing difficulties.
I think regular lilies are non toxic, I know that calla lilies ARE toxic
I thought you might like to know why they (calla lilies) are poisonous. (I know I am a flower geek!
) I find plants/flowers fascinating.Oxalates: The juice or sap of these plants contains microscopic oxalate crystals. Oxalate crystals are shaped like tiny needles. Chewing these plants may result in pain and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue. In severe cases, swelling of the throat may cause breathing difficulties.
tesso!!!!! I am on my knees bowing to you!!! haha!
I love Callas and have many many different colored Callas and Oriental lilies growing in my yard but never knew this much about them
THANKS!!!
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