Water
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter when the plant's growth slows.
Also known as Speckled Spur-Flower
Speckled Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) is a fast-growing groundcover with attractive, velvety leaves and spikes of small, pale blue flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost; it is not cold-hardy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter when the plant's growth slows.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back stem tips regularly during the growing season. Remove any leggy or dead stems. Heavy pruning can be done in early spring before new growth emerges.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 7-10 cm cuttings from healthy stems in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and insert the cut end into moist potting mix.
Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks in a warm environment.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Where Speckled Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Plectranthus |
| Species | Plectranthus ciliatus |
Similar in genus Plectranthus
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