How to create a catfriendly garden
The scaredy-cat plant, or Coleus canina, is one of many examples of gardener's traditions and tales that aren't always exactly true.Legend has it that this plant smells so bad that it will repel cats, dogs, rabbits, and any other small mammal that might otherwise get into the garden and eat the plants.cats, dogs, rabbits, and any other small
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"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.
Photo of the bloom of Scaredy Cat Plant (Plectranthus caninus) posted by ge1836
What is Coleus Canina? Coleus Canina, also known as Coleus Caninus and the Scaredy Cat Plant is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It was specifically bred as a plant to deter cats by a German botanist. Its odor has been used for centuries to keep cats away from gardens and other areas where they are not wanted.
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The Scaredy Cat Plant (aka Coleus caninus or Plectranthus caninus) loves its moist soil and enjoys soaking up sunlight. However, it appreciates shade during the scorching afternoons. It favors a good watering regime but doesn't like to be drowned in affection. I was tired of my garden being treated like the neighborhood litter box.
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How to Grow and Care for Scaredy Cat Plant
Some examples of scaredy cat plants include orchids, African violets, and ferns. These plants are known for being finicky and difficult to grow, which can be intimidating for beginners. Reasons Why Plants Become Scaredy Cats. There are several reasons why plants become scaredy cats. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and light.
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Pam shares garden tips, ideas and has cooking channel, Cooking At Pam's Place. She is a container gardener, located in Zone 8A, and also known as The Scaredy Cat Gardener! You don't need acres.
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Height: 40cm Spread: 40cm Tender Attractive to wildlife Flower colour: Foliage colour: Position Soil Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy Coleus caninus is known as the scaredy cat or scat plant, as its smell is said to deter cats, as well as other mammals including dogs, rabbits, and foxes.
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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.
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Dog Gone, Scaredy Cat Plant (Plectranthus caninus) Care Guide. Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil (use a hoe, spade, or power tiller). Add organic matter such as manure, peat moss or garden compost until the soil is loose and easy to work. Organic ingredients improve drainage, add nutrients and encourage earthworms and other.
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What Is Coleus Canina? The scaredy-cat plant (botanical name Coleus canina or Plectranthus caninus) is a tender perennial member of the mint family. Like painted nettle and other foliage plants of the family Lamiaceae, this Coleus plant gives off a strong odor.
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Plectranthus Scaredy Cat Plant ( Plectranthus caninus) Common names Scaredy Cat Plant Cat Repellent Plant Dogs Be Gone Botanical names Accepted: Plectranthus caninus Synonym: Coleus spicatus Synonym: Coleus caninus Synonym: Coleus canina Photo Gallery Uploaded by NMoasis Uploaded by NMoasis Uploaded by NMoasis Uploaded by ge1836 Uploaded by NMoasis
Coleus canina Care How To Grow ScaredyCat Plant
Coleus canina, also called Scaredy-Cat plants, Dogbane, and even a "piss off plant" in parts of England, is considered a tender perennial plant that thrives in USDA zones 9 and 8 outside and grows well as a houseplant in either an eastern or south-facing window.
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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.
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How to Grow and Care for Scaredy Cat Plant
Pot up coleus plants into 9cm pots and grow them on in warm frost free conditions for transplanting into borders and containers later on. When all risk of frost has passed and plants are well grown, gradually acclimatise Scaredy Cat™ plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant into sunny borders on any well drained soil.
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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.
the bloom on a variety of coleus called 'scaredy cat.' a strongsmelling plant that is supposed
Pot up coleus plants into 9cm pots and grow them on in warm frost free conditions for transplanting into borders and containers later on. When all risk of frost has passed and plants are well grown, gradually acclimatise Scaredy Cat plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant into sunny borders on any well drained soil.