The most common catnip care mistake is overwatering, says Zaber, which can cause the plant's leaves to curl, or to turn brown and spotty. To fix this, simply reduce how much you water the plant.

Learn More › A perennial herb sometimes used in medicinal teas, catnip plant is most well known for the intoxicating effect it has on cats. Growing Catnip at a Glance Common Name ...

Catnip, otherwise known as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Its aromatic grey-green leaves emit a subtle scent that stimulates responses in cats, and in ...

Catnip is a great treat for your favorite cat. The best news is that catnip is easy to grow!

Most — but not all — cats can get loopy and happy from catnip. Here's why that happens and how to give it to your cat safely.

Why and how does catnip make my cat high? As Dr. Kristi Crow, DVM, explains, "the compound that is most notorious for making our cats 'high' is called Nepetalactone, which is found in the leaves ...

Next spring, your catnip will bounce out of the ground, full of vim and vigor. To be sure it gets off to a strong start without interference, keep the cage on until the plant is bigger than your cat.

New research has given scientists a big clue about how catnip produces its intoxicating chemical. And they believe that catnip, once reserved for cats, could one day help humans fight cancer.

When cats smell catnip they exhibit several behaviors common to queens in season (females in heat): They may rub their heads and body on the herb or jump, roll around, vocalize and salivate. This ...

Plant them about 1/8- to 1/4-inch deep in potting mix, and placed them a sunny spot. Make sure the soil is kept moist as the seedlings grow.” Growing Catnip in Containers ...