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Plectranthus glabratus

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Coleus paniculatus
Phonetic Spelling
plek-TRAN-thus GLAB-rah-tus
Description

Swedish Ivy is a tender but drought-tolerant, herbaceous perennial shrub often grown as a houseplant. It is a member of the mint family and is native to India and Indo-China. The foliage is evergreen, with an attractive white border around each leaf, providing winter interest.

Swedish Ivy does best in full sun, but does tolerate partial shade. It is easy to grow indoors as a houseplant in bright, mostly sunny sites. Or you can grow it in containers and move the containers outside in summer. However, the plants are frost tender and must be overwintered indoors in any cool climate.

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#drought tolerant#non-toxic for cats#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#herbaceous perennial#houseplant#attractive leaves#easy to grow#easy to propagate#frost tender
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#drought tolerant#non-toxic for cats#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#herbaceous perennial#houseplant#attractive leaves#easy to grow#easy to propagate#frost tender
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Plectranthus
    Species:
    glabratus
    Family:
    Lamiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    India to Southern Indo-China
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Houseplant
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    White
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Green leaves with dramatic white borders around the margins. Leaves have the feel of succulents and hold their color year round.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Houseplants
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought