Stopping Cats from Using Potted Plants as a Litter Box

Commercial Repellents

Garden centers sell dog/cat repellent sprays or granules. Reapply frequently.

Home Remedies

• Liberal dusting of cayenne pepper on soil surface.
• Cover soil with lava rock or marbles.
• Inverted vinyl saucer: cut a slit for the trunk, slide around plant to cover soil. Remove after a month when habit is broken.
• Sticky barriers (used for birds/insects) on soil surface—cats hate the feel.

Persistence Pays

Cats are creatures of habit. Combine methods for best results.