| Description | 'Guacamole' Plectranthus (Plectranthus) is a compact plant with a blend of yellow and green, rugose foliage on deep red stems. Outdoors it grows best in partial sun. Also known as Swedish Ivy. |
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| Pronunciation | (plek-TRAN-thus) |
| Plant Type | Perennial Tender, Site author's observations, Tender perennials often grown as annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | (9) 10 |
| Sunlight | partial shade, morning sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average |
| Temperature | tolerates cooler temperatures |
| Leaves | green with golden yellow to yellow irregular coloration, rugose |
| Stems | dark red |
| Dimensions | mine reached 16-18 inches spread and about 4-6 inches tall, mounds, cascading |
| Maintenance | trim to maintain shape |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Author's Notes | I grew this plant outdoors in a pot with morning sun, filtered light, and shade. It was a compact, dense plant slightly cascading over the side. My plant had less yellow than many of the images on the internet. |
| Notes & Reference | Site Author's observations and growing experience |
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