Cats using flower beds as litter box (squirrel, spring, freeze)

[mkarch]

Originally Posted by Stagemomma

Oh, I disagree...a neighborhood cat just poops right on my gravel walkway with no digging at all.

That's unusual. Most will not. The only areas where we have a uh... 'turd buildup' are lose dirt. The rock and gravel areas are poop free despite living in a neighborhood with a dozen free roaming cats. Exception being a pile of paver base I left out. That was as popular as the catnip. Houseplants were an issue at one point but covering the soil with river rock ended that.

[GiGi603]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

All you have to do is google how to keep cats out of flower beds

I would not use moth balls. it is toxic to cats and I doubt you want to kill them. Put some moth balls in something you can poke holes in so the odor will get to the cats but they can't eat it.

I had already googled it. Just posted here for people's tried and true methods.
I just scattered the moth balls. Sadly people that let their cats roam make other people really dislike cats.

[Dirt Grinder]

Coyotes solved that problem in my neighborhood; no cats, no rabbits.

[Steve Bagu]

A light water spray keeping the surface DAMP will keep them away....worked for me.

[thaiman71]

OP, Since you have flower beds, I assume you are a gardener.... I garden significantly, and have found numerous species of plants that deter cats (plus you can have gorgeous gardens throughout the season). Of course pick those plants that grow well in your zone: (there are MANY to choose from)

Adam-and-Eve (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
African Wonder Tree () | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family:
Alocasia (Elephant's Ear) | Scientific Names: Alocasia spp. | Family: Araceae
Aloe () | Scientific Names: Aloe vera | Family: Liliaceae
Amaryllis (Many, including: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady) | Scientific Names: Amaryllis sp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Ambrosia Mexicana (Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium) | Scientific Names: Chenopodium botrys | Family: Chenopodiaceae
American Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae
American Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
American Mandrake (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry) | Scientific Names: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
American Mandrake (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry) | Scientific Names: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
American Yew () | Scientific Names: Taxus canidensus | Family: Taxaceae
Andromeda Japonica (Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush) | Scientific Names: Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae
Angelica Tree (Hercules' Club, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder) | Scientific Names: Aralia spinosa | Family: Araliaceae
Apple (Includes crabapples) | Scientific Names: Malus sylvestrus | Family: Rosaceae
Apricot (Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus armeniaca | Family: Rosaceae
Arrow-Head Vine (Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder) | Scientific Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae
Arum (Cuckoo-pint, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Arum Lily (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Asian Lily (Asiatic Lily) | Scientific Names: Lilium asiatica | Family: Liliaceae
Asparagus Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Australian Ivy Palm (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) | Scientific Names: Brassaia actinophylla | Family: Araliaceae
Australian Pine (Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Norfolk Island Pine) | Scientific Names: Araucaria heterophylla | Family: Araucariaceae
Autumn Crocus (Meadow Saffron) | Scientific Names: Colchicum autumnale | Family: Liliaceae
Azalea (Rosebay, Rhododendron) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae
Baby Doll Ti Plant (Ti-Plant, Good-Luck Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant) | Scientific Names: Cordyline terminalis | Family: Agavaceae
Baby’s Breath (Maidens Breath) | Scientific Names: Gypsophila elegans | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Barbados Aloe (Medicine Plant, True Aloe) | Scientific Names: Aloe barbadensis | Family: Aloaceae
Barbados Lily (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Names: Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Barbados Pride (Peacock Flower, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family:
Barbados Pride 2 (Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Brazilwood) | Scientific Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Bead Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Begonia (Over 1,000 species and 10,000 hybrids) | Scientific Names: Begonia spp. | Family: Begoniaceae
Bergamot Orange (Bergamot, Citrus bergamia) | Scientific Names: Citrus Aurantium | Family: Rutaceae
Bird of Paradise (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Bird of Paradise 2 (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Bird of Paradise Flower (Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower) | Scientific Names: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae
Bird's Tongue Flower (Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower) | Scientific Names: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae
Bishop’s Weed (Greater Ammi, False Queen Anne's Lace) | Scientific Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
Bitter Root (Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Apocynum androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae
Black Calla (Solomon's Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Names: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
Black Laurel (Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel) | Scientific Names: Leucothoe davisiae | Family: Ericaceae
Black Nightshade (Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum nigrum | Family: Solanaceae
Bobbins (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Wake Robin, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Boxwood () | Scientific Names: Buxus sp. | Family: Buxaceae
Branching Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Brazilwood (Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Barbados Pride) | Scientific Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Bread and Butter Plant (Indian Borage, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Buckeye (Horse Chestnut) | Scientific Names: Aesculus spp | Family: Hippocastanaceae
Buckwheat () | Scientific Names: Fagopyrum species | Family: Polygonaceae
Buddhist Pine (Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus) | Scientific Names: Podocarpus macrophylla | Family: Podocarpaceae
Burning Bush (Wahoo, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Names: Euonymus atropurpurea | Family: Celastraceae
Buttercup (Butter Cress, Figwort) | Scientific Names: Ranunculus sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
Caladium (Malanga, Elephant's Ears, Stoplight, Seagull, Mother-in-law Plant, Pink Cloud, Texas Wonder, Angel-Wings, Exposition, Candidum, Fancy-leaved Caladium) | Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family:
Araceae
Calamondin Orange () | Scientific Names: Citrus mitis | Family: Rutaceae
California Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Calla Lily (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Cape Jasmine (Gardenia) | Scientific Names: Gardenia jasminoides | Family: Rubiaceae
Cardboard Palm (cycads and zamias) | Scientific Names: Zamia furfuracea | Family: Cycadaceae
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia, Indian Pink) | Scientific Names: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
Carnation (Pinks, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Names: Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Castor Bean Plant (Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree, Castor Bean) | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family: Euphorbiaceae
Ceriman (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Chamomile (Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Compositae
Chandelier Plant (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae
Charming Dieffenbachia () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae
Cherry () | Scientific Names: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae
Chinaberry Tree (Bead Tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India) | Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Chinese Evergreen () | Scientific Names: Aglaonema modestrum | Family: Araceae
Chinese Jade (Silver Jade Plant, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Names: Crassula arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae
Christmas Rose (Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Chrysanthemum (Daisy, Mum; many varieties) | Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum spp. | Family: Compositae
Clematis (Virgin’s Bower, Leatherflower) | Scientific Names: Clematis sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
Climbing Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, American Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae
Climbing Lily (Gloriosa Lily, Glory Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Names: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
Climbing Nightshade (European Bittersweet, Deadly Nightshade, Violet Bloom, Blue Nightshade, Soda Apple, Poisonous Nightshade, Felonwort, Devil's Apple, Scarlet Berry, Woody Nightshade, Blue Blindweed) |
Scientific Names: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae
Clivia Lily (Kaffir Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, Klivia) | Scientific Names: Clivia sp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Coffee Tree (Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia) | Scientific Names: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
Coleus (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
Common Privet (Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum vulgare | Family: Oleaceae
Coontie Palm (Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Names: Zamia pumila | Family: Cycadaceae
Cordatum (Fiddle-Leaf, Horsehead Philodendron, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron oxycardium
| Family: Araceae
Corn Plant (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Names: Dracaena fragrans | Family: Agavaceae
Cornstalk Plant (Corn Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Names: Dracaena fragrans | Family: Agavaceae
Cow parsnip (Giant Hogweed) | Scientific Names: Heracleum maximum | Family: Apiaceae
Cowbane (Water Hemlock, Poison Parsnip) | Scientific Names: Cicuta species | Family: Apiaceae
Cuckoo-pint (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Cutleaf Philodendron (Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Cycads (Sago Palm, Fern Palm) | Scientific Names: Cycas and Zamia species | Family: Cycadaceae
Cyclamen (Sowbread) | Scientific Names: Cyclamen spp | Family: Primulaceae
Daffodil (Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Dahlia (Many varieties) | Scientific Names: Dahlia species | Family: Compositae
Daisy (Chrysanthemum, Mum) | Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum species | Family: Compositae
Day Lilies (many varieties) () | Scientific Names: Hemerocallis spp. | Family: Liliaceae
Deadly Nightshade (Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae
Desert Azalea (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Desert Rose (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Devil's Backbone (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae
Devils Ivy (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Dieffenbachia (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia | Family: Araceae
Dock (Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Rumex sp. | Family: Polygonaceae
Dog Daisy (Dog Fennel) | Scientific Names: Achillea millefolium | Family: Compositae
Dog Hobble (Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Black Laurel) | Scientific Names: Leucothoe sp. | Family: Ericaceae
Dogbane Hemp (Bitterroot, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Apocynum | Family: Apocynaceae
Dracaena (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Names: Dracaena spp. | Family: Agavaceae
Dumbcane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia | Family: Araceae
Dwarf Poinciana (Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae
Easter Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium longiflorum | Family: Liliaceae
Easter Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Eastern Star () | Scientific Names: Dianthus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Elephant Ears (Caladium, Taro, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae
Elephant Ears (Caladium, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Colocasia esculenta | Family: Araceae
Emerald Feather (Emerald Fern, Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Sprengeri fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern, Racemose asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus | Family: Liliaceae
English Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae
English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
English Yew (Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus baccata | Family: Taxaceae
Eucalyptus (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Eucalyptus species | Family: Myrtaceae
European Bittersweet (Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae
European Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly, English Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Everlasting Pea (Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae
Exotica (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae
False Bittersweet (American Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae
False Queen Anne’s Lace (Bishop's Weed, Greater Ammi) | Scientific Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
Feather Geranium (Jerusalem Oak, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific Names: Ambrosia mexicana | Family: Chenopodiaceae
Fern Palm (Sago Palm, Cycads) | Scientific Names: Cycas species | Family: Cycadaceae
Fetter Bush (Dog Laurel, Dog Hobble, Black Laurel) | Scientific Names: Leucothoe sp. | Family: Ericaceae
Fetterbush (Staggerberry, Maleberry) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. | Family: Ericaceae
Fiddle-Leaf (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Fig (Weeping Fig, Indian Rubber Plant) | Scientific Names: Ficus benjamina | Family: Moraceae
Figwort (Buttercup, Butter Cress, Burwort, Crowfoot burwort) | Scientific Names: Ranunculus acris | Family: Ranunculaceae
Fire Lily (Amaryllis, Barbados Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Names: Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Flag (Iris, Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae
Flamingo Flower (Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae
Fleabane (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Florida Beauty (Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena) | Scientific Names: Dracaena surculosa | Family: Cannaceae
Florist's Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Arum Lily, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Foxglove () | Scientific Names: Digitalis purpurea | Family: Scrophalariaceae
Franciscan Rain Tree (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Garden Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Garden Chamomile (Chamomile, Ground Apple, Roman Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Hyacinthus orientalis | Family: Liliaceae
Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) | Scientific Names: Gardenia jasminoides | Family: Rubiaceae
Garlic (Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole) | Scientific Names: Allium sativum | Family: Liliaceae
Geranium (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Pelargonium species | Family: Geraniaceae
Geranium-Leaf Aralia (Wild Coffee, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Names: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
Giant Dracaena (Palm Lily, Grass Palm) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family: Agavaceae
Giant Dumb Cane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae
Giant Hogweed (Cow Parsnip) | Scientific Names: Heracleum maximum | Family: Apiaceae
Glacier Ivy (English Ivy, Branching Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Gladiola (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Gladiolus species | Family: Iridaceae
Gloriosa Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Names: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
Gold Dieffenbachia () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia picta | Family: Araceae
Gold Dust Dracaena (Florida Beauty) | Scientific Names: Dracaena surculosa | Family: Agavaceae
Golden Birds Nest (Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae
Golden Pothos (Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Golden Ragwort (Ragwort) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family: Compositae
Good Luck Plant (Shamrock Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Oxalis spp. | Family:
Grapefruit () | Scientific Names: Citrus paradisii | Family: Rutaceae
Grass Palm (Giant Dracaena, Palm Lily) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family: Agavaceae
Greater Ammi (Bishop's Weed, False Queen Anne's Lace) | Scientific Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
Green Gold Naphthysis (Nephthytis, Arrow-Head Vine) | Scientific Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae
Ground Apple (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
Groundsel (Ragwort, Senecio) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family: Compositae
Hahn's Self Branching English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Hashish (Marijuana, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae
Hawaiian Ti (Snake Plant, Giant Dracaena) | Scientific Names: Giant Dracaena | Family: Agavaceae
Heartleaf Philodendron (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Fiddle-Leaf, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Heavenly Bamboo (Sacred Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Names: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
Hellebore (Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Hercules' Club (Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder) | Scientific Names: Aralia spinosa | Family: Araliaceae
Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon, Rose of China) | Scientific Names: Hibiscus syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
Hills of Snow (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Horse Chestnut (Buckeye) | Scientific Names: Aesculus glabra | Family: Hippocastanaceae
Horsehead Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
ipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Horseweed (Showy Daisy, Fleabane, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Hortensia (Hydrangea, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Hosta (Plantain Lily, Funkia) | Scientific Names: Hosta plataginea | Family: Liliaceae
House Pine (Australian Pine, Norfolk Pine, Norfolk Island Pine) | Scientific Names: Araucaria heterophylla | Family: Auraucariaceae
Hurricane Plant (Cutleaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Hyacinth () | Scientific Names: Hyacinthus orientalis | Family: Liliaceae
Hydrangea (Hortensia, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Impala Lily (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Desert Azalea, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Indian Apple (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Names: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
Indian Borage (Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
Indian Hemp (Dogbane Hemp, Bitter Root) | Scientific Names: Apocynum androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae
Indian Hemp (Marijuana, Hashish) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae
Indian Pink (Lobelia, Cardinal Flower) | Scientific Names: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
Indian Rubber Plant (Fig, Weeping Fig) | Scientific Names: Ficus benjamina | Family: Moraceae
Inkberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Iris (Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae
Ivy Arum (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Devil's Ivy) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Three-leaved indian turnip, Devil's dear, Wake robin, Starch wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon, Memory root) | Scientific Names: Arisaema triphyllum |
Family: Araceae
Jade Plant (Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, Japanese rubber plant) | Scientific Names: Crassula argentea | Family: Crassulaceae
Japanese Show Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium speciosum | Family: Liliaceae
Japanese Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus sp. | Family: Taxaceae
Jerusalem Cherry (Natal cherry, Winter cherry) | Scientific Names: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
Jerusalem Oak (Feather Geranium, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific Names: Ambrosia mexicana | Family: Chenopodiaceae
Jonquil (Daffodil, Narcissus, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus jonquilla | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Lily) | Scientific Names: Clivia minata | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Kalanchoe (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe spp | Family: Crassulaceae
Kiss-me-quick (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Klamath Weed (St. John's Wort) | Scientific Names: Hypericum perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae
Kudu Lily (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Desert Rose) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Lace Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Asparagus Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Lacy Tree Philodendron () | Scientific Names: Philodendron selloum | Family: Araceae
Lady-of-the-night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Lantana (Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, Red Sage) | Scientific Names: Lantana camara | Family: Verbenaceae
Larkspur () | Scientific Names: Delphinium species | Family: Ranunculaceae
Laurel (Mountain laurel, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Calico Bush, Ivy Bush) | Scientific Names: Kalmia latifolia | Family: Ericaceae
Leatherflower (Clematis, Virgin's Bower) | Scientific Names: Clematis sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
Leek (Elephant Garlic) | Scientific Names: Allium ampeloprasum | Family: Liliaceae
Lemon () | Scientific Names: Citrus limonia | Family: Rutaceae
Lenten Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium species | Family: Liliaceae
Lily of the Palace (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Barbados Lily, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Names: Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Lily of the Valley () | Scientific Names: Convallaria majalis | Family: Liliaceae
Lily-of-the-Valley Bush (Andromeda Japonica, Pieris) | Scientific Names: Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae
Lime () | Scientific Names: Citrus aurantifolia | Family: Rutaceae
Lobelia (Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink) | Scientific Names: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
Locust () | Scientific Names: Robinia species | Family: Mimosaceae
Lord-and-Ladies (Arum, Wake Robin, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Madagascar Dragon Tree () | Scientific Names: Dracaena marginata | Family: Agavaceae
Maidens Breath (Baby's Breath) | Scientific Names: Gypsophila elegans | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Malanga (Caladium, Elephant's Ears) | Scientific Names: Colocasia esculenta | Family: Araceae
Maleberry (Staggerbush, Fetterbush) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. | Family: Ericaceae
Marble Queen (Golden Pothos) | Scientific Names: Scindapsus aureus | Family: Araceae
Marijuana (Indian Hemp, Hashish) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae
Mauna Loa Peace Lily (Peace Lily) | Scientific Names: Spathiphyllum | Family: Araceae
Mayapple (Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Names: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
Mayweed (Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
Meadow Saffron (Autumn Crocus) | Scientific Names: Colchicum autumnale | Family: Liliaceae
Medicine Plant (Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe) | Scientific Names:| Family: Aloaceae
Mexican Breadfruit (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Milfoil (Yarrow) | Scientific Names: Achillea millefolium | Family: Asteraceae
Milkweed () | Scientific Names: Asclepias species | Family: Asclepiadaceae
Mistletoe "American" (American Mistletoe) | Scientific Names: Phoradendron flavescens | Family: Viscaceae
Mock Azalea (Desert Rose, Desert Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Mole Bean Plant () | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family: Euphobiaceae
Morning Glory () | Scientific Names: Ipomoea spp | Family: Convolvulaceae
Morning-Noon-and-Night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Moss Rose (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
Mother of Millions (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae
Mother-in-Law () | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Mother-In-Law Plant (Mother of Millions, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae
Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Snake Plant, Golden Bird's Nest, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae
Mum (Chrysanthemum, Daisy) | Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum spp. | Family: Compositae
Naked Lady () | Scientific Names: Amaryllis belladonna L. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Nandina (Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo) | Scientific Names: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
Narcissus (Daffodil, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Needlepoint Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Nephthytis (Arrow-Head Vine, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder) | Scientific Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae
Nicotiana (Tree Tobacco, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Names: Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
Nightshade (Deadly Nightshade, Black Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae
Norfolk Island Pine (Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Australian Pine) | Scientific Names: Araucaria heterophylla | Family: Araucariaceae
Octopus Tree (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Starleaf) | Scientific Names: Schefflera or Brassia actinoplylla | Family: Araliaceae
Oilcloth Flower (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Pigtail Plant, Flamingo Flower, Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae
Oleander (Rose-Bay) | Scientific Names: Nerium oleander | Family: Apocynaceae
Onion () | Scientific Names: Allium cepa | Family: Liliaceae
Orange () | Scientific Names: Citrus sinensis | Family: Rutaceae
Orange Day Lily () | Scientific Names: Hemerocallis graminea | Family: Liliaceae
Oregon Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Inkberry, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Ornamental Pepper (Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Names: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
Pacific Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus brevifolia | Family: Taxaceae
Painter's Pallette (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Aracea
Palm Lily (Giant Dracaena, Grass palm) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family: Agavaceae
Panda Plant (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordam, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf , Fiddle-leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Paper White (Daffodil, Jonquil, Narcissus) | Scientific Names: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Paraguayan Jasmine (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick , Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Peace Lily (Mauna Loa Peace Lily) | Scientific Names: Spathiphyllum | Family: Araceae
Peach (Plum, Apricot, Cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae
Peacock Flower (Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae
Pencil Cactus (Sticks of Fire) | Scientific Names: Euphorbia tirucalli | Family: Euphorbiaceae
Peony () | Scientific Names: Paeonis officinalis | Family: Paeniaceae
Perennial Pea (Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae
Periwinkle (Running Myrtle. Vinca) | Scientific Names: Vinca rosea | Family: Apocynaceae
Philodendron Pertusum () | Scientific Names: Philodendron spp | Family: Araceae
Pie Plant (Rhubarb) | Scientific Names: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae
Pieris (Lily-of-the-Valley Bush, Andromeda Japonica, Fetterbush) | Scientific Names: Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae
Pig Lily (Calla Lily, Arum Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Pigtail Plant (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Painter's Pallet, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae
Pinks (Carnation, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Names: Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plantain Lily (Hosta) | Scientific Names: Hosta plantaginea | Family: Liliaceae
Plum (similar plants: apricot, peach, cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae
Plumosa Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Asparagus Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Poinciana (Peacock Flower, Bird of Paradise, Barbados Pride, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Poinsettia () | Scientific Names: Euphorbia pulcherrima | Family: Euphorbiaceae
Poison Daisy (Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
Poison Hemlock (Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock, Winter Fern, California Fern, Nebraska Fern, Deadly Hemlock) | Scientific Names: Conium maculatum | Family: Umbelliferae
Poison Parsnip (water hemlock, cowbane) | Scientific Names: Cicuta maculata | Family: Apiaceae
Portulaca (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
Pothos (Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Prayer Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant) | Scientific Names: Abrus precatorius | Family: Leguminosae
Precatory Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant, Prayer Bean) | Scientific Names: Abrus precatorius | Family: Leguminosae
Pride-of-India (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Bead Tree, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Primrose () | Scientific Names: Primula vulgaris | Family: Primulaceae
Privet (amur, wax-leaf, common privet) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum japonicum | Family: Oleaceae
Purslane (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Portulaca, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
Racemose asparagus (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Asparagus Fern, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Ragwort (Golden Ragwort, Tansy) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family: Compositae
Ranger's Button (White Heads) | Scientific Names: Sphenosciadium capitellatum | Family: Apiaceae
Red Emerald (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Red Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium umbellatum | Family: Liliaceae
Red Princess (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf, Red Emerald, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Red-Marginated Dracaena (straight-marginated dracaena) | Scientific Names: Dracaena marginata | Family: Agavaceae
Rhododendron (Rosebay, Azalea) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae
Rhubarb (Pie Plant) | Scientific Names: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae
Ribbon Plant (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree) | Scientific Names: Dracaena spp. | Family: Agavaceae
Ridderstjerne (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Lily of the Palace, Barbados Lily) | Scientific Names: Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Rock Moss (Wild Portulaca, Moss Rose, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
Roman Chamomile (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Ground Apple) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
Rose of China (Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon) | Scientific Names: Hibiscus syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus, Rose of China) | Scientific Names: Hibiscus syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
Rosebay (Rhododendron, Azalea) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae
Rubrum Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium speciosum cultivar | Family: Liliaceae
Running Myrtle (Periwinkle, Vinca) | Scientific Names: Vinca rosea | Family: Apocynaceae
Sabi Star (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Desert Rose, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Sacred Bamboo (Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Names: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
Saddle Leaf (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Fiddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Sago Palm (Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Names: Cycas revoluta, zamia species | Family: Cycadaceae
Satin Pothos (Silk Pothos) | Scientific Names: Scindapsus pictus | Family: Araceae
Schefflera (Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) | Scientific Names: Schefflera | Family: Araliaceae
Seaside Daisy (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Seven Bark (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Hills of Snow) | Scientific Names: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Shamrock Plant (Good Luck Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Oxalis spp. | Family:
Shatavari (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Showy Daisy (Seaside Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Silver Dollar (Silver Jade Plant, Chinese Jade) | Scientific Names: Crassula arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae
Silver Jade Plant (Chinese Jade, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Names: Crassula arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae
Skunk Cabbage (Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage) | Scientific Names: Symplocarpus foetidus | Family: Araceae
Snake Lilly (Iris, Flag, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae
Snake Plant (Golden Bird's Nest, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae
Solomon’s Lily (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Names: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
Sowbread (Cyclamen) | Scientific Names: Cyclamen spp | Family: Primulaceae
Spanish Thyme (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Coleus, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
Spindle Tree (Wahoo, Burning Bush) | Scientific Names: Euonymus atropurpurea | Family: Celastraceae
Split Leaf Philodendron (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Fiddle-Leaf, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Spotted Dumb Cane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae
Sprengeri Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Spring Parsley () | Scientific Names: Petroselinum crispum | Family: Apiaceae
St. John’s Wort (Klamath Weed) | Scientific Names: Hypericum perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae
Staggerbush (Fetterbush, Maleberry) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. | Family: Ericaceae
Starch Root (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Wake Robin, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Stargazer Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium orientalis | Family: Liliaceae
Starleaf (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Australian Ivy Palm) | Scientific Names: Brassaia actinophylla | Family: Araliaceae
Stinking Chamomile (Mayweed, Poison Daisy) | Scientific Names: Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
Straight-Margined Dracaena (red-margined dracaena) | Scientific Names: Dracaena marginata | Family: Agavaceae
Striped Dracaena (warneckii, janet craig plant) | Scientific Names: Dracaena deremensis | Family: Agavaceae
Superb Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Gloriosa Lily) | Scientific Names: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
Sweet Pea (Perennial Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae
Sweet Potato Vine (Sweet potato) | Scientific Names: Ipomoea batatas | Family: Convolvulaceae
Sweet William (Carnation, Wild Carnation, Pinks) | Scientific Names: Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Sweetheart Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Branching Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Swiss Cheese Plant (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Tail Flower (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae
Taro (Caladium, Elephant Ears, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae
Taro (Caladium, Elephant's Ears, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Colocasia esculenta | Family: Araceae
Taro Vine (Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Devil's Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Texas Umbrella Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Bead Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Ti-Plant (Baby Doll Ti Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant) | Scientific Names: Cordyline terminalis | Family: Agavaceae
Tiger Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium tigrinum | Family: Liliaceae
Tobacco (Tree Tobacco, Nicotiana, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Names: Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
Tomato Plant () | Scientific Names: Lycopersicon spp | Family: Solanaceae
Tree Philodendron () | Scientific Names: Philodendron selloum | Family: Araceae
Tree Tobacco (Nicotania, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Names: Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
Tropic Snow (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Dumbcane, Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae
True Aloe (Medicine Plant, Aloe, Barbados Aloe) | Scientific Names: Aloe barbadensis | Family: Aloaceae
Trumpet Lily (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Arum Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Tulip () | Scientific Names: Tulipa species | Family: Liliaceae
Umbrella Leaf (Indian Apple Root, American Mandrake, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Names: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) | Scientific Names: Brassaia actinophylla | Family: Araliaceae
Variable Dieffenbachia () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia picta | Family: Araceae
Variegated Philodendron () | Scientific Names: Scindapsus, Philodendron spp | Family: Araceae
Vinca (Periwinkle, Running Myrtle) | Scientific Names: Vinca rosea | Family: Apocynaceae
Virgin's Bower (Clematis, Leatherflower) | Scientific Names: Clematis sp. | Family: Ranunculaceae
Wahoo (Burning Bush, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Names: Euonymus occidentalis | Family: Celastraceae
Wake Robin (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Warneckei Dracaena (Striped Dracaena, Janet Craig Plant) | Scientific Names: Dracaena deremensis | Family: Agavaceae
Water Flag (Iris, Snake Lily, Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae
Water Hemlock (cowbane, poison parsnip) | Scientific Names: Cicuta maculata | Family: Apiaceae
Water Hyacinth () | Scientific Names: Eichhornia crassipes | Family: Pontederiaceae
Wax-Leaf (privet, amur, common privet) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum japonicum | Family: Oleaceae
Weeping Fig (fig, indian rubber plant) | Scientific Names: Ficus sp. | Family: Moraceae
Western Yew (English Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus brevifolia | Family: Taxaceae
White Heads (Ranger's Button) | Scientific Names: Sphenosciadium capitellatum | Family: Apiaceae
Wild Arum (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Solomon's Lily) | Scientific Names: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
Wild Calla (Black Calla, Wild Arum, Solomon's Lily) | Scientific Names: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
Wild Carnation (Carnation, Sweet William, Pinks) | Scientific Names: Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Wild Coffee (Geranium-Leaf Aralia, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Names: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
Winter Cherry (Natal Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Names: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
Winterberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Wisteria () | Scientific Names: wisteria species | Family: Fabaceae
Wood Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium umbellatum | Family: Liliaceae
Yarrow (milfoil) | Scientific Names: Achillea millefolium | Family: Asteraceae
Yellow Oleander () | Scientific Names: Thevetia peruviana | Family: Apocynaceae
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree, Brunfelsia) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Yew (japanese yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus sp. | Family: Taxaceae
Yew Pine (buddhist pine) | Scientific Names: Podocarpus macrophylla | Family: Podocarpacaea
Yucca () | Scientific Names: Yucca sp. | Family: Agavaceae

[nightcrawler]

ugh, I just saw this thread. I have a little wall in our courtyard with rectangular flower pots, that cats seem to think is thier private littler pox, ugh.
since living in the city, we do have a terrible cat problem, ad several people feed them.


so, in my 5 rectangular flower pots, I have geraniums and those green and white vines, I bought black plastic forks and turned them fork side up in all the boxes, thus making it hard for the cats to squat or dig. I used them all. The black looks like dirt, so you cant really see them, and it seemed to work.



update, the lady that used to feed the cats either passed or moved because the house was knocked down, and I havent seen many cats this past summer.


I though the fork trick was pretty good.


O too, had also did the pepper thing like another poster stated, infortunetely, every rain, it washes away.


cats really are a PITA when it comes to gardening.....

[Maine Writer]

A motion detector sprinkler works well but don't forget it's there.

[QuestOfTruth]

A few of the ultrasonic repellers work but you have to be careful of the settings, childrens hearing and range.

[Parnassia]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

ugh, I just saw this thread. I have a little wall in our courtyard with rectangular flower pots, that cats seem to think is thier private littler pox, ugh.
since living in the city, we do have a terrible cat problem, ad several people feed them.


so, in my 5 rectangular flower pots, I have geraniums and those green and white vines, I bought black plastic forks and turned them fork side up in all the boxes, thus making it hard for the cats to squat or dig. I used them all. The black looks like dirt, so you cant really see them, and it seemed to work.



update, the lady that used to feed the cats either passed or moved because the house was knocked down, and I havent seen many cats this past summer.


I though the fork trick was pretty good.


O too, had also did the pepper thing like another poster stated, infortunetely, every rain, it washes away.


cats really are a PITA when it comes to gardening.....

A couple of others I've heard:

Clean the old hair out of the family hairbrushes and leave hair balls in the garden. Cats supposedly hate the smell.

Glass jars filled with water reflect light and can spook a thinking-about-squatting cat at night when their pupils are most dilated.

And, my personal favorite, even though it's not that practical for most of us. If you are lucky enough to live near a zoo, get a sack of lion poop and scatter it along the borders. WHAT would that cat be thinking??

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by GiGi603

I so dislike people who let their cats roam.
If you have had a problem with this what did you do that worked?

Let a rat terrier roam on your yard.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flV1DXYkdzw