Description
creeping Charlie, money plant, money-plant, plectranthus
Plectranthus verticillatus, Swedish ivy, Swedish begonia or whorled plectranthus is a plant in the family Lamiaceae, genus Plectranthus.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | creeping Charlie, money plant, money-plant, plectranthus |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2.00 to 3.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | pale purple |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Epsom salts along with your fertilizer; the magnesium sulfate will encourage new growth from the bottom of the bush Prune plants every spring and destroy all old or diseased plant material. Wear elbow-length gloves that are thick enough to protect your hands from thorns or a clumsy slip, but flexible enough to allow you to hold your tools.
Plectranthus Verticillatus care
Have a hose or bucket of water and all your planting tools nearby. Keep your bare-root rose in water until you are ready to place it in the ground.Plants can be cut back and moved in either spring or fall, but not in midsummer, as they might suffer and die in the heat.
| Sunlight | Part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 80 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Plectranthus Verticillatus special feature
Borders where winter hardy. Containers or hanging baskets for decks or patios. Houseplant.
Plectranthus Verticillatus uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose