CorseMachin | Boxwood Has Bad Odor - Help, My Bush Smells Like Cat Urine

Some people are reporting that their boxwood has a bad odor. More specifically, people complain about boxwood bushes that smell like cat urine. The English boxwood seems to be the main culprit. To be fair, the odor has also been described as resinous, and a resinous scent certainly isn't a bad thing.

Why do my bushes smell like cat urine?
Why do boxwood bushes smell?
Why does my plant smell like pee?
Are there plants that smell like cat pee?
Why do my boxwoods smell like cat pee?
Why does it smell like cat pee outside?
Does eucalyptus smell like cat pee?
What is the best time to plant boxwoods?
Do Green Mountain boxwoods smell like cat pee?
What plant smells like death?
Why does my plant smell bad?
Why does my plant smell like poop?

Why do my bushes smell like cat urine?

BOXWOOD (BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS): CAT PEE

You likely smelled the common boxwood, or Buxus sempervirens—a leafy green landscape shrub that's often planted into hedges or trimmed into topiaries. Their leaves contain an oil that, when heated by the sun, smells akin to your kitty's urine.

Why do boxwood bushes smell?

Yes, boxwoods do have a scent; it's caused when the sun heats the oil in their leaves. I particularly love the smell -- it reminds me of happy hours spent in wonderful European gardens, surrounded by brilliant flowers, the hum of bees and the redolence of boxwood.

Why does my plant smell like pee?

Some people love it, but roughly a quarter of the population likens it to the smell of manure or urine. The odor is due to indole, a chemical that's also given off by E. coli.

Are there plants that smell like cat pee?

Sandpapery leaves conceal a somewhat pungent surprise. Brush against or break lantana leaves, and you'll encounter an odor that's somewhere between cat urine, gasoline and fermented citrus.

Why do my boxwoods smell like cat pee?

Why does it smell like cat pee outside?

Urine is usually around 95% water, with the other 5% a varying chemical cocktail including proteins, uric acid, salts, minerals, ammonia, and more. When cat urine dries, the organic compound called urea in it is broken down by bacteria, which makes it smell like ammonia.

Does eucalyptus smell like cat pee?

Essence of eucalyptus that smells like cat pee when it rains. That particular fragrance is not yet available but “Majestic,” which its local designer says captures the scent of “sea breeze off the Bay, mixed with the Marin Headlands and rain in the Presidio,” is on Gump's department store shelves right now.

What is the best time to plant boxwoods?

You can plant boxwood in fall, late winter or early spring. Fall often is best for planting to give the roots time to take hold before winter cold sets in. But as long as you avoid planting during the heat of summer or cold of winter, your boxwood should do fine in fall or spring.

Do Green Mountain boxwoods smell like cat pee?

While only certain varieties are known to smell like cat or dog urine, all boxwoods have been put into this category, and unfairly I might add! The Green Velvet variety does not stink and has many popular and positive attributes for your landscape or your garden.

What plant smells like death?

One of the world's rarest flowers is causing a big stink in Palm Beach, and it literally smells like death. An amorphophallus titanium, better known as the corpse flower, is now in full bloom at Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens in Loxahatchee.

Why does my plant smell bad?

Musty smelling houseplants are usually overwet. If you've noticed a musty odor around your houseplant, the cause is most likely from overwatering. When plants are given more water than they need, the result can lead to mold or fungus growth, or even root rot, which can destroy the plant.

Why does my plant smell like poop?

The lesser-known pollinators, like flies and beetles, serve an equally important function for a small subset of plants. These plants emit a horrific odor that may smell like rotten meat or feces.