Troubleshooting
Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' problems — and how to fix them
Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' (Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Spreading by runners
Rhizomes can colonise beyond their spot, especially in rich, moist soil. Divide regularly and dig out unwanted shoots to control spread.
Flopping stems
Shade or rich soil makes the tall stems splay. Grow in full sun, keep soil lean, and shear after the first flush for fresh growth.
Cats damaging plants
The catmint scent draws cats that crush young growth. Shield new plants with twiggy supports until they bulk up.
Powdery mildew
Possible in humid, crowded or drought-stressed conditions. Improve spacing and airflow and cut back affected stems.
Prevent nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' problems before they start
Most nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' watering schedule
- Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' light requirements
- Best soil mix for nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron'
- Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' temperature & humidity
- Full nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' care guide
Looking for nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' in general rather than its problems? Read the full nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' problems — FAQ
Why is my nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' spreading by runners?
Rhizomes can colonise beyond their spot, especially in rich, moist soil. Divide regularly and dig out unwanted shoots to control spread.
Why is my nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' flopping stems?
Shade or rich soil makes the tall stems splay. Grow in full sun, keep soil lean, and shear after the first flush for fresh growth.
Why is my nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' cats damaging plants?
The catmint scent draws cats that crush young growth. Shield new plants with twiggy supports until they bulk up.
Why is my nepeta sibirica 'souvenir d'andré chaudron' powdery mildew?
Possible in humid, crowded or drought-stressed conditions. Improve spacing and airflow and cut back affected stems.