Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus coleoides
plek-TRAN-thus kol-ee-OY-deez
Annuals: Foliage
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Long, trailing stems in variegated green and white foliage.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
not applicable
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Spiller, Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Showy Foliage
Tolerance/Resistance
Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Adaptable
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Hand Pollination may be possible
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division