Cyanotis somaliensis is a species of perennial plants in the family Commelinaceae, described in 1895. It is endemic to northern Somalia. Pussy ears, also called kitten ears, is a delightful, easy-care houseplant. It grows well in hanging baskets.
Cyanotis somaliensis has a common name of “Pussy Ears”. The leaves are long and narrow, olive-green in color, and covered with white hairs. The mauve-blue flowers appear sporadically in the summer. Cyanotis somaliensis`s pussy ears adds a lot of texture to a collection of houseplants. Because it has a creeping or trailing habit, pussy ears is excellent in hanging planters or tall containers. But, you can also grow it in a low, shallow pot and let it grow horizontally on a tabletop, mantle, desk, or another surface to great effect. A relatively small plant, pussy ears is ideal on its own or in terrariums or indoor fairy gardens.
Water when the top inch of the soil is dry. Don`t let the soil stay wet or soggy for extended periods. This plant can rot if the roots are wet for too long.
Grow pussy ears in a bright spot. It likes high light but tolerates medium light. When pussy ears doesn't get enough light, it can get leggy, with long stems between the leaves.
Feed in spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. Stop feeding in winter. Follow the directions on the product packaging.
This plant is a quite frost resistant cactus, hardy to -5°C (-10°C if very dry). However in cultivation it is better not to expose it to temperatures lower than -0°C.
