Swedish Ivy Show

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Swedish Ivy Plectranthus aureus Group: Foliage Plant Type of Plant: Dicot Leaf Arrangement: Opposite Identification: Viny plant with glossy green rounded leaves Stem squared an often red or purple Stem covered with hard to see fuzz Leaves have a crenate margin Leaves and stems stain hands when crushed

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Swedish Ivy Plectranthus aureusGroup: Foliage PlantType of Plant: DicotLeaf Arrangement: Opposite

Identification:Viny plant with glossy green rounded leavesStem squared an often red or purpleStem covered with hard to see fuzzLeaves have a crenate marginLeaves and stems stain hands when crushed

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Swedish Ivy Plectranthus aureus Water: Plant can handle a lot of water, but will

survive less. Light: Loves bright light, survives low light

Propagation: Stem cutting Culture: Easy plant often grown in hanging baskets Problems: Aphids