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A plant sold under the name "Coleus canina" or "scaredy cat plant" is supposed to scare off cats and dogs. An attempt to register " Coleus canina " to receive plant variety protection failed as it was considered to be only a clone of Coleus comosus (synonym Plectranthus ornatus ).
Coleus comosus, synonym Plectranthus ornatus, is a flowering plant from the mint family Lamiaceae, native to eastern Africa (Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda). [ 1 ] A plant sold under the name " Coleus canina " or "scaredy cat plant" is supposed to scare off cats and dogs.
So, before you buy flowers for your next big occasion, here's a rundown on some cat-friendly alternatives. Cat-safe flowers. According to PetMD, there are several popular cat-friendly flowers ...
May attract cats. Chamomile: repels flying insects [4] Chives: repels carrot fly, Japanese beetle, [2] and aphids [3] Chrysanthemums: repel roaches, ants, the Japanese beetle, ticks, silverfish, lice, fleas, bedbugs, and root-knot nematodes [2] Citronella grass: repels insects, may deter cats [5] Clovers: repel aphids and wireworms [3] Common ...
Christmas cactus plants are readily available at grocery stores and florists as festive holiday houseplants.But sometimes holiday decorating and cats can be a troublesome combination.
While plants make good additions to most homes, some can carry toxic substances that are unsafe for pets. Avoid these 12 if you have furry pals at home.
Actinidia polygama (also known as silver vine, matatabi and cat powder) is a species of kiwifruit in the family Actinidiaceae. It grows in the mountainous areas of Korea , Japan and China at elevations between 500 and 1,900 metres (1,600 and 6,200 ft).
Hypochaeris glabra is a species of flowering plant in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae known by the common name smooth cat's ear. It is native to Europe, [ 2 ] North Africa, and the Middle East but it can be found on other continents where it is an introduced species and a widespread weed.