An excellent trailing plant with variegated leaves which smell of mint when crushed. Pretty pale blue flowers. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to May. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Plectranthus madagascariensis ‘Variegated Mint leaf’
An excellent trailing plant with variegated leaves which smell of mint when crushed. Pretty pale blue flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Plectranthus |
|---|---|
| Species | madagascariensis |
| Varietry | 'Variegated Mint leaf' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| 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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