Swedish ivy
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P. verticillatus is a prostrate evergreen perennial forming a mat to 10cm tall, with rounded, coarsely toothed leaves purple beneath, and loose spikes of purple-dotted, white flowers 2cm long in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)
- Genus
- Plectranthus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bedding · Herbaceous Perennial · Houseplants
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming · Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Swedish ivy
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Swedish ivy
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Swedish ivy care guide
- Let upper soil layer dry slightly before each regular watering session
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let upper soil layer dry slightly before each regular watering session
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild balanced foliage feed once monthly spring through autumn months
Pruning
PruningPrune young plants to create bushy growth
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 19-24°C (19-24°F) when ripe or propagte by stem-tip cuttings at any time of year (see softwood cuttings)
Growing
GrowingBest grown in a well-drained soil in partial shade, used as foliage plant either in beds or in a container. Can be grown under glass but shade from hot sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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