Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Creeping Charlie · Money Plant · Prostrate Coleus
Whorled plectranthus (Plectranthus verticillatus) is a trailing, perennial herb with attractive, scalloped foliage and small, fragrant white to pale lilac flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some shade but may become leggy.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining potting mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts.
Indoor, 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 thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune regularly to maintain a bushy shape and encourage denser growth. Pinch back leggy stems to promote branching. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves promptly.
Pruning can be done at any time, but is most effective in spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 7-10 cm cuttings in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and insert the cut end into moist potting mix.
Keep humid and in bright, indirect light until roots develop, usually within 3-4 weeks.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. The best time to repot is in spring before new growth begins.
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Where Whorled Plectranthus (Plectranthus verticillatus) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Plectranthus |
| Species | Plectranthus verticillatus |
Similar in genus Plectranthus
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