How to Grow and Care for Scaredy Cat Plant - The Spruce
2023年7月26日 · Scaredy cat plant (Coleus caninus or Plectranthus caninus) is a flowering perennial native to southeastern Africa. A member of the mint family, it emits a strong, unpleasant odor that is thought (though without scientific verification) to repel cats, dogs, and other animals.
Scaredy Cat Coleus Info - What Is A Scaredy Cat Plant ...
2021年6月14日 · What is a scaredy-cat plant? The scaredy-cat plant (Coleus canina) is a growing falsehood. It's neither a member of the Coleus family nor does it have anything to do with dogs or canines. This attractive perennial herb is actually an aromatic member of the Mint family.
Coleus caninus - Wikipedia
Coleus caninus, synonym Plectranthus caninus, is a herb from the mint family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Africa from Angola to Sudan and to India and Myanmar. [1] A plant sold under the name "Coleus canina" or "scaredy cat plant" is supposed to scare off cats and dogs.
A guide to the Coleus canina plant, with tips for success ...
2024年11月13日 · Coleus canina, or plectranthus caninus, is a perennial plant that is native to southern and eastern Africa. It is actually in the mint family and not related to other types of coleus - which are heat-loving foliage plants that come in a variety of bright colors.
The Scaredy-Cat Plant - Insteading
2024年8月4日 · In spite of its obnoxious odor, Coleus canina (or Coleus caninus) is an attractive plant. It’s a tidy bush with luscious foliage of scallop-edged, grey-green leaves. In the summer, the bush bears blue flowers. It’s the leaves that cause the …
Coleus caninus (Scaredy Cat Plant) - BBC Gardeners World …
Cat deterring aside, Coleus caninus is an attractive frost-tender perennial plant that forms a neat bush of lush foliage and bears blue flowers in summer. The rounded to scallop-edged green or grey-green leaves have a pungent unpleasant smell to …
Coleus Caninus: The Scaredy Cat Plant - Gardening Tips and Tools
2022年2月4日 · Coleus caninus, also known as the scaredy cat plant, is a perennial plant that’s said to deter cats. It’s a member of the mint family and has attractive blue flowers and blue-green leaves. Keeps cats away: Coleus caninus has a pungent smell that cats find unpleasant, making it an effective cat deterrent.
Coleus canina - HGTV
“Coleus canina, commonly known as Scaredy Cat plant, is a potable leafy plant that cats find offensive and makes a great buffer around other plants that your cat may find more desirable,” Dr. Kerri Marshall, Chief Veterinary Officer for Trupanion tells HGTVGardens.
Coleus Canina: Tips for Buying and Growing This Unique Houseplant
2024年6月16日 · With its brilliant red and green foliage, coleus canina offers a striking pop of color as a houseplant or in outdoor containers. This plant is also known as scaredy cat plant or piss-off plant due to its pungent odor.
How to Grow Scaredy Cat Plants - British Green Thumb
2024年2月14日 · The Scaredy Cat Plant, or Plectranthus caninus, also known as Coleus Caninus, is a delightful addition to gardens, especially for its pet-repellent properties. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it needs about six hours of daily sunlight, making it perfect for sunny windowsills when grown indoors.