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Plectranthusmadagascariensis

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
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Species
madagascariensis (mad-uh-gas-KAR-ee-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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