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    Plectranthus aegyptiacus

    Also Known As

    • Plectranthus tenuiflorus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Plectranthus aegyptiacus plant details

    Plectranthus aegyptiacus is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus aegyptiacus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: bonsai, caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus aegyptiacus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This member of the mint family has outstanding tolerance to so many conditions. I've grown it in a boggy, shady spot, a dry, miserable sandy spot, clay pots in the sun, plastic pots in the shade...it's a remarkable plant and just grows and grows like crazy. Thus, controlling it into a bonsai form was an outrageous feat but it can be done! Leaves are fuzzy and highly aromatic, and flowers are lavender colored on tall, hollyhock-like stacks. Feed and water this sparingly, or it will break out of the bonsai form. Keep the wild bits pruned. This is the most unique bonsai I've ever seen in regards to the species chosen.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Plectranthus aegyptiacus plant

    How to Grow Plectranthus aegyptiacus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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