General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: cascades and trails 2 to 3 feer or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Small, lime green leaves; edges are lined in purple when grown in high light.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: White with a hint of purple.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Succulent Swedish Ivy
  • Plectranthus
  • Pillow Plant
  • Tangled Hearts

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