Scientific Name: Plectranthus verticillatus
Synonyms: Spurflower, Gossip Spurflower, Money Plant, Skindersalie (Afr).
- Attractive hanging plant
- Produces cute white flowers
- Proudly South African
- Easy Car
- Ideal as a hanging plant
- Will happily grow on a patio or Balcony in the shade
Proudly South African, this plant features attractive glossy round leaves with ribbed edges and, although a ground creeper in the wild, grows extremely well as a hanging plant. If given sufficient natural light, Creeping Charllie produces delicate white - pale mauve flowers which are a joy to see!
To encourage new growth, you should prune the plant fairly regularly, by cutting off several centimetres off of the long vines.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to keep your Creeping Charlie healthy and happy.
Water: Water well and allow to dry out slightly before watering again, but take care not to overwater the plant and water log the soil. If the leaves are a dull green and soft, they are not receiving enough water.
Light: Bright indirect light to medium, do not expose to sunlight this can crisp the foliage.
Humidity: Prefers high humidity but will do fine in average humidity.
Fertilize: Every 2 weeks in Spring and Summer.