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An excellent trailing plant (upright at first) with rounded glossy dark green leaves. Pale mauve flowers are bourne in succession

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Description

Swedish Ivy. An excellent trailing plant (upright at first) with rounded glossy dark green leaves. Pale mauve flowers are bourne in succession. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.

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Plectranthus

Species

australis

Varietry
Common Name

Swedish Ivy

Flower Colour

mauve

Soil
Aspect

Bright room with some direct sunlight

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

60cm

Family

Labiatae

Spread

1m

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Trailing, Upright

Fragrance

FALSE

Foliage Colour

green

Flowers From

April, August

Colour Fruit
Fruits When
Moisture

Moist, Well drained

Protection
Hardiness

Min temp 50°F / 10°C

Planting
Care

Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season

Border

Houseplant, Conservatory plant

Toxicity
Pruning

Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching

Pruning Time
Pests and diseases

Scale, Red spider mite

Maintenance

Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost

Propagation

Stem cuttings

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