Plectranthus Verticillatus
4.4 out of 5 (33 experiences)
Also known as
Swedish Ivy, Swedish Ivy, Swedish Begonia and Creeping Charlie
Taxonomy
Plectranthus verticillatus
Plectranthus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Plectranthus Verticillatus
How often to water your Plectranthus Verticillatus
Plectranthus Verticillatus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Swedish Ivy in your home
Plectranthus Verticillatus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Plectranthus Verticillatus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Plectranthus Verticillatus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Plectranthus Verticillatus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Plectranthus Verticillatus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My swedish ivy is not doing good, I propagated it from another plant and it was doing well but when I planted it the leaves started to feel thin and are curling. It wasn't by a window so I moved it near a window but it hasn't helped. How can I save it? #SwedishIvy #Help
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Help!! I just started growing plant's so I don't know much about what I'm supposed to do. My swedish ivy is not doing good, I propagated it from another plant, and it was doing well but when I planted it the leaves started to feel like they were thin and now are curling a bit. I don't water it often unless I feel like it needs it so I don't know what to do to save it. Can anyone help?
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I’m nervous I just transplanted him yesterday, he had 3-5 inches of roots (propagated in water). This is the first time I’ve ever planted something I’ve propagated! Is there anything I should know or look for?
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Is this normal? I’ve recently acquired 3 Swedish ivy’s and some of the leave are curled and some aren’t. What can I do to remedy this? My guys seem happy since I took the steaks out of them (the person who had them previously had them all growing vertically using knitting needles)
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Do I cut the white booms off or leave them?
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i don’t have a drainage hole. how much water do i add? #SwedishIvy
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Planting Old English Swedish Ivy Good Morning! New plant owner here lol. I ordered this plant from Etsy and recieved it on 1/5. I have not planted in a pot yet as I was nervous it would die. I’m ready to plant it now and wanted to see if this size is good/soil good. It has a draining hole, about 6 and 1/4 inches wide and 4 inches tall. I was going to use miracle grow indoor potting mix. Is this okay? #SwedishIvy
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Why so sad? This is my Swedish ivy plant, and I can’t seem to find her happy place! It started on the window ledge in my shower, and then I tried in the kitchen, under a fluorescent lighting, Now it’s a few feet away from a south facing window. Can I transplant it outside? I’m tired of messing with it. @HoyaAddict @RJG #SwedishIvy #help @WickedValkyrie #NorthTexasGregGang
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Need Help Bringing back to life! So I received this plant today and unfortunately it looks neglected. Can anyone tell me 1. Is the really Swedish ivy? And 2. What can I do to revive and make healthy again? #SwedishIvy
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I got this swedish ivy from a friend and it's leaves are browning and limp. It's been divided, so very sparse, but I'm hoping I can get it looking healthy again. Some leaves are plump and shiny, but most are soft and limp. I've moved it into more light, but I don't have any experience with this plant.. #swedishivy
Care Summary for Plectranthus Verticillatus
Plectranthus Verticillatus
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.