- Light: Bright filtered light is ideal. Will also tolerate partial shade, but growth will be slower.
- Watering: Regular - let the top layer dry slightly between waterings
- Temperature: 15-25°C ideal. Not below 10°C
- Humidity: Adapts to normal household humidity, but happy with higher humidity
- Soil: General potting mix for houseplants, well-drained
- Fertilization: Diluted balanced fertilizer once a month in spring-summer
- Pruning: Trim regularly to encourage density and prevent "legacy"
- Transfer: Once every year or two when the roots fill the pot.
Swedish ivy, pot diameter 20 cm (perennial for the garden)
Swedish ivy, pot diameter 20 cm (perennial for the garden)
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Location
face
Houseplant spilled
lighting
Bright filtered light
Also tolerates partial shade
Irrigation
Regular
Let dry slightly.
Level of care
easy
Perfect for beginners
Pets
Safe ✓
Non-toxic to pets
Swedish ivy is a classic and beloved houseplant, with round, serrated leaves in a fresh, glossy green. An extremely forgiving plant that thrives in almost any conditions - perfect for beginners! Grows quickly and creates a spectacular green cascade from hanging baskets or high shelves. Bonus: Completely pet safe!
🌱 Growing conditions
⚠️ Common problems and solutions
- Long, thin stems: Lack of light. Move closer to a window and prune to encourage dense growth.
- Yellow leaves: Overwatering! Let the soil dry out more between waterings
- Brown edges: Air too dry or irregular watering
- Leaves falling off: Water - too much or too little. Check the rate
- Slow growth: lack of light or lack of fertilization
- Aphids: Check under the leaves. Treat with potassium soap.
- Red spider: In dry air. Spraying leaves helps
- Root rot: From overwatering. Reduce water and check drainage.
💚 Why grow Swedish ivy?
- 🌿 Easy to grow: One of the most forgiving plants - perfect for beginners!
- 🐾 Pet Safe: Non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses - ASPCA approved!
- 💧 Green Waterfall: Grows quickly and creates a spectacular cascading waterfall
- 🏠 Suitable for anywhere: hanging baskets, shelves, tables
- ✂️ Easy propagation: cuttings root in water within days!
- 🧹 Air purifier: Helps clean the air in your home
- 💪 Durable: tolerates neglect and non-ideal conditions
- 🎁 Easy to share: Give cuttings to friends!
📋 Plant information
- Scientific name: Plectranthus verticillatus (syn. P. australis )
- Family: Lamiaceae (the mint family - like mint and sage!)
- Origin: South and Southeast Africa
- Height/Length: Stems drooping up to 60-90 cm
- Growth rate: Fast
- Plant type: Deciduous perennial
- Flowers: Small, white-oval flowers (rare indoors)
- Other names: Swedish Ivy, Creeping Charlie, Swedish Begonia
🌈 Popular strains
- P. verticillatus (classic): glossy green leaves with serrated margins
- 'Variegata': Leaves with creamy-white margins - spectacular!
- 'Marginatus': delicate white margins
- P. ciliatus: hairier leaves, purple back
- P. amboinicus: "Cuban Oregano" - fleshy, fragrant leaves
- P. 'Mona Lavender': Spectacular purple blooms!
✂️ Plant propagation
- Stem cuttings in water: the easiest way!
- How? Cut a stem 10-15 cm long
- Remove: the lower leaves (2-3 nodes exposed to water)
- Location: Glass of water in bright filtered light
- Roots: Will appear within a week or two!
- Transfer to soil: when the roots are 3-5 cm long
- Direct cutting in the ground: also possible - plant and keep moist
- Tip: Several cuttings in the same pot = a fuller plant!
🏡 Home design uses
- Hanging baskets: the classic use - a spectacular green waterfall!
- High shelves: spill down and create a dramatic effect
- Macrame: Inside macrame pendants for boho style
- Ground cover in large pots: around tall plants
- Bathroom: Loves the humidity!
- Office: A light plant suitable for office lighting
- Kitchen: By the window - green and fresh
💡
Professional tip
The secret to a full, lush plant? Trim the ends regularly! This encourages branching and prevents long, thin stems. Free cuttings: Every cut = a new cutting! Put in water and give to friends. Full plant from the start: Plant several cuttings in the same pot for instant results. Not real ivy: Despite the name, this is not ivy (Hedera) but a relative of mint and sage! Therefore it is safe to live - unlike English ivy which is poisonous. Rotate: Rotate the basket occasionally for even growth on all sides.
