scat
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A tender evergreen perennial to 40cm tall, with slightly fleshy, rounded, scallop-edged leaves. In summer, spikes of violet flowers are produced. The foliage has an unpleasant smell when brushed against and some say the aroma repels cats
Scientific classification
- Species
- scat (Coleus caninus)
- Genus
- Coleus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of scat
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of scat
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scat care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningPinch out growing tips to promote bushiness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by cuttings
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in peat-free potting compost in filtered light. Water freely in growth and apply a high-nitrogen every 2 weeks. Outdoors, plant out after the last frosts into humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Drought resistant once established. Pinch out young shoots and emerging flower spikes and to keep plants compact
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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