A: If you were to live in tropical South Africa, where it was developed, it would be perennial. If you live where it freezes in winter, it is used as an annual.
Keeping this in view, is Plectranthus frost hardy?
Hardy to light frost.
Likewise, people ask, is Plectranthus toxic to dogs?
Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)
While the traditional English ivy plant is toxic to dogs, this creeping beauty is just as prolific and easy to care for.
Is Plectranthus edible?
Plectranthus coleoides has the common name of Swedish Ivy. It is a foliage houseplant and typically not edible.
How tall does Plectranthus grow?
8 inches tall
Can Mona lavender be planted outside?
Mona Lavender prefers partial shade in humusy moist soil with good drainage. Grow indoors or place outside in spring where it can receive morning sun to full shade and where you can enjoy the blooms and ornamental foliage.
Will Mona Lavender survive winter?
Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender‘ is winter hardy in Zones 9b to 10 and withstands light frosts (temperatures down to 25 to 30 degrees F).
How do I overwinter Plectranthus?
Herbaceous, soft-stemmed tropicals such as plectranthus, coleus and geraniums, can be difficult to overwinter. A good option is to take cuttings in the fall and let the “mother” plant die. Root the cuttings in water on a windowsill. Be sure to root succulent, young stems — not stems that have become tough or woody.
Can you grow Plectranthus from cuttings?
Stem Cuttings:
Fill a few smallish pots with propagating media (potting mix with extra sand added). Starting with a smallish shrub, Plectranthus argentatus, Jane snips a few stems from it, each about 12-15cm in length. … After cutting below the node, carefully remove the leaves just above it, so the stem doesn’t rot.
How fast does Plectranthus grow?
Sowing Seed Indoors:
Keep the soil moist at 70-75 degrees F. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night.
When should I prune Plectranthus?
It is recommended to prune Plectranthus argentatus once – twice a year to encourage a dense, bushy growth habit. Prune in early spring or after the flowers have finished blooming. By giving these plants a prune it will also encourage an abundance of flowers in the future!
