Plectranthus ciliatus growing herbaceous of the genus Plectranthus also known as Plectranthus ciliatus , Plectranthus ciliatus perennial evergreen or in cold climate annual used as ornamental fragrant plant, can grow in tropics, mediterranean, temperate, desert or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+ as perennial or 5+ as annual.
Leaves color green, green with white edge, yellow with green, yellow with purple or green with purple bottom, in elliptic shape with serrated.
Plectranthus ciliatus flower
Flower color white-purple small flowers grow on stalk.
Plectranthus ciliatus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Plectranthus ciliatus growing and care:
Moist, well drain soil, frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes (unless there are only one cultivar in the area)
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Recommended planting season?
Spring as annual, spring to autumn as perennial
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Spring
How to prune:
Old flower stalk, dead leaves
Size of the plant?
20-60 cm, 8-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
White-purple flowers grow on stalk
Scientific name:
Plectranthus ciliatus