Plectranthus argentatus growing shrub of the genus Plectranthus also known as Silver spurflower, Plectranthus argentatus perennial evergreen, deciduous or annual plant, also used as ornamental plant for the colorful leaves, can grow in tropic, mediterranean, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+ as perennial or 5-10 as annual.
Leaves color green to sliver-grey on oval shape with like velvet cover.
Plectranthus argentatus flower
Flower color white small in lipped shaped that flowers grow on inflorescence in raceme structure.
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Requirements for Plectranthus argentatus growing and care:
Mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring as annual, in tropical can be all year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead bloom stems and for design
Size of the plant:
50-100cm, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Lips small white flowers that grow on inflorescence in raceme structure
Scientific name:
Plectranthus argentatus
