| 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. |
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