Plectranthus verticillatus, aka
Swedish ivy,
Swedish Begonia or
Whorled Plectranthus, is a plant in the family
Lamiaceae (Labiatae).
Plectranthus verticillatus is native to southern Africa, but is also naturalized in El Salvador, Honduras, the Leeward Islands, the Venezuela Antilles, the Windward Islands, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Hawaii as well as south-east Queensland and coastal areas of New South Wales in Australia. Plectranthus verticillatus thrives in indirect sunlight, likes to stay moist, responds well to pruning and can easily be rooted with cuttings. Apart from possessing significant ornamental value, there's a popular myth that this plant is a kind of mojo that attracts love and money into your home.
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| Plectranthus verticillatus (Swedish ivy, Swedish Begonia, Whorled Plectranthus) flowers. (© LightColourShade. All rights reserved) |
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| Plectranthus verticillatus (Swedish ivy, Swedish Begonia, Whorled Plectranthus) with drops of dew. (© LightColourShade. All rights reserved) |
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| Plectranthus verticillatus (Swedish ivy, Swedish Begonia, Whorled Plectranthus) flowers with drops of dew. (© LightColourShade. All rights reserved) |
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