Plectranthus Forsteri ‘Marginatus’, Variegated Swedish Ivy
Product Contains
Sr No. | Item name |
1 | Variegated Swedish Ivy- Plant |
2 | Plastic Pot/ Terracotta Pot |
749 in stock
₹240.00 ₹410.00
749 in stock
Plant Description: Variegated Swedish Ivy
It is an attractive herbaceous perennial with variegated fragrant leaves in the Lamiaceae family. The leaves emit a mild citrus fragrance when bruised. In cold climates, it is typically grown as a container annual. Variegated Swedish Ivy is an upright-spreading tender perennial that grows to 25 cm tall and spreads up to 3 ft wide. Creamy white or pale pink flowers appear on reddish upright stems that trail with age. Flowers are tubular, strongly two-lipped, not particularly showy. Marginatus is a variegated cultivar that is particularly noted for its attractive leaves. This bushy plant has thick stems that grow upright at first, then trail over the sides of a container. It is suitable for a hanging basket to show off its thickly leaved cascading stems.
Planting And Care
Sunlight requirement of Plectranthus
- It grows well in bright direct sunlight.
Soil requirement of Plectranthus
- Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection in Plectranthus
- Remove dead, infected or damaged parts of coleus and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
- Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
- Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
- Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
- Keep the plant in indirect light.
- Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of plectranthus plant
Beautiful, attractive variegated foliages.
Ornamental uses
- Great for adding colour in the garden (or home), for cascading type of garden and for hanging baskets.
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Product Contains
Sr No. | Item name |
1 | Variegated Swedish Ivy- Plant |
2 | Plastic Pot/ Terracotta Pot |
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