Swedish Ivy, Whorled Plectranthus, Swedish Begonia
Care
Lighting
Plectranthus verticillatus is suitable for sunny to part shaded places. During summer it can be placed in the garden or on the balcony.
Soil
Swedish Ivy grows good in regular mixes for cacti and succulents, container plants, vegetables or herbs.
Watering
Let the soil dry between the waterings to max. 80 % of the pots height. Reduce watering if placed cool during winter. Avoid overwatering.
Feeding
Feed if in active growth with standard liquid fertilizer (monthly), spikes or granules (2 to 3 monthly).
New bought or recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first year.
Temperature
Swedish Ivy can either be grown warm the year round or given a winter rest period with a minimum of 10 °C (50 °F).
Propagation
Propagation with cuttings is easy. They can be potted immediately after cutting and will root in 2 to 4 weeks at 20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F).
Profile
Scientific name
Plectranthus verticillatus
Common name(s)
Swedish Ivy, Whorled Plectranthus, Swedish Begonia
Family
Lamiaceae
Origin
South Africa to Mozambique and naturalized in some parts of South America
Height
Shoots can reach up to 50 cm in length
Toxic
No but not edible