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.
Plectranthus australis
An excellent trailing plant (upright at first) with rounded glossy dark green leaves. Pale mauve flowers are bourne in succession
Additional information
| Generic | 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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