Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Plectranthus
With its velvety leaves and fresh fragrance, and spikes of small mauve flowers, the Plectranthus is a trailing and ground-cover plant as aromatic as it is ornamental.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
South Africa
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Easy
The velvety leaf of South Africa
Native to South Africa, the Plectranthus stands out for its thick, slightly quilted leaves — often lightly fragrant — and its discreet spikes of mauve or white flowers.
Fast-growing and undemanding, it quickly spills over the edges of pots and planters with its dense foliage, and propagates easily from simple cuttings.
"The Plectranthus brings the softness of velvet and a garden fragrance indoors."
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Styling Tip 01
Bright Indirect Light
Give it bright indirect light for dense foliage; it tolerates part shade without too much trouble.
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Styling Tip 02
Moderate Watering
Let the soil surface dry between waterings; it dislikes excess water at its roots.
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Styling Tip 03
Prune to Bush Out
Trim overly long stems to keep a compact shape and encourage dense, bushy foliage.
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Southeast Asia
Light
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Watering
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Care
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