Plectranthus caninus
Plectranthus caninus is a herb from the mint family Lamiaceae, native to east Africa and southern Asia. Under the name "Coleus canina", it is sold and marketed as a natural repellent to cats and dogs (labeled as "Scaredy Cat Plant" and "Piss-off plant"), though no research currently exists that supports that usage. These plants root easily from cuttings or from just touching the ground. They like full sun.
| Plectranthus caninus | |
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| Plectranthus (coleus) caninus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Plectranthus |
| Species: | P. caninus |
| Binomial name | |
| Plectranthus caninus Roth. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Coleus caninus | |
Both the leaves and flowers of the plant are sticky to the touch, and have a mild odour not unlike that of marijuana.
Etiolation in the shade
Before blooming
Blooming
Blooming with a side flower
3 seeds from June 2011
Plectranthus caninus 'The scaredy cat plant'
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