Swedish Ivy
Common Name: Swedish Ivy
Species Name: Plectranthus verticillatus
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Examples of Swedish Ivy Plectranthus verticillatus
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Eastern South Africa |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | Over watering will cause bottom leaves to yellow and drop |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 5-foot diameter, 1-foot height
- Leaves: Succulent, ovate to rotund, undersurface red, gland dotted; margin crenate-dentate, with 3 to 6 pairs of teeth; stem square
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness | 10 |
| Notes | Most commonly used as a hanging basket |