Also known as Cuban Oregano · Swedish-Ivy · Varigated Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus forsteri is a fast-growing, bushy perennial with attractive, scalloped, green or variegated foliage. It produces spikes of small, pale blue to mauve flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid harsh afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and sudden temperature drops.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Plectranthus forsteri thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging the roots, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Prune Plectranthus forsteri regularly to maintain a bushy and compact shape. Pinch back the tips of young stems to encourage branching. Remove any leggy or overgrown shoots.
Pruning also helps to promote more abundant flowering and foliage.
Plectranthus forsteri is easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 cm cuttings from healthy stems and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and insert into moist potting mix or water.
Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot Plectranthus forsteri every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one, with good drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Where Plectranthus Forsteri (Plectranthus forsteri) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Plectranthus |
| Species | Plectranthus forsteri |
Similar in genus Plectranthus
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