Description | Green and Gold Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus forsteri) A medium size upright plant has green leaves with an irregular gold border. |
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Pronunciation | (plek-RAN-thus) (DIS-kol-or) |
Plant Type | Indoor Foliage, Indoor Flowering Plants, Perennial Tender, Site author's observations |
Sunlight | full to partial sun, plant will become weak and floppy if not given enough light, color of foliage is related to the amount of light |
Moisture | average, seems to tolerate some dryness without causing much damage |
Soil & Site | average |
Growing Media | average |
Leaves | green leaves with an irregular gold border, colors seem to be directly related to the amount of light |
Dimensions | 2 feet tall by equal spread |
Maintenance | prune to maintain shape |
Propagation | easy from terminal cuttings |
Native Site | Species native to south west India. |
Misc Facts | AKA: Plectranthus forsteri |
Author's Notes | As mentioned above the color of the leaves is related to the amount of sun. |