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Plectranthus oertendahlii
Also Known As
- Brazilian Coleus
- Candle Plant
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 36"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Plectranthus oertendahlii plant details
Plectranthus oertendahlii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with blue, green and purple foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus oertendahlii
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
- Mature size: 36 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, distinctive veining, scalloped leaves, sprawling, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus oertendahlii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and rich
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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Gardening facts about Plectranthus oertendahlii plant
How to Grow Plectranthus oertendahlii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular
aka Plectranthus 'Silver Shield'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
aka Coleus albidus, Coleus gallaensis, Coleus gomphophyllus, Coleus lanuginosa, Coleus lanuginosus, Coleus schweinfurthii, Coleus sodalium, Coleus somalensis, Majana lanuginosa, Plectranthus laxiflorus, Solenostemon lanuginosus, Coleus
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Coleus aromaticus, Plectranthus aromaticus, Solenostemon aromaticus, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage, Mexican Mint, Spanish Thyme
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
Scientific Name: Plectranthus 'Plepalila'
aka Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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