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Plectranthus prostratus

Also Known As

  • SUCCULENT SWEDISH IVY

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Plectranthus prostratus plant details

Plectranthus prostratus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus prostratus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus prostratus

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fibrous rooted plant displays a profusion of tiny thick ovate fleshy lime green leaves forming a mat of foliage....white flowers with a hint of violet..mounding cascading habit. Great as a filler or succulent wreaths, terrariums, vivariums, fairy gardens. Native to Kenya. Likes filtered to bright light, keep dry, min. temp 55.

Gardening facts about Plectranthus prostratus plant

How to Grow Plectranthus prostratus

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • low

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Texture

    • glossy
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