Identification: My favorite plant comes and goes

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by melisamay, May 31, 2008.

  1. melisamay

    melisamay Member

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    My children got me this plant a few years ago and I just can't seem to get it growing consistently. It looks really nice for a couple of months and then it looks like it's dieing for about six. When they purchased it there werent any identifying labels other than hanging plant. If I knew what it was I am sure I could make it pretty all the time. Also, when it flowers, it has sort of spikes of little white flowers. Thanks!
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  2. Cereusly Steve

    Cereusly Steve Active Member

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    Plectranthus ciliatus. Its a relative of the "Coleus", Plectranthus scutellarioides, that is best suited for growing in a hanging basket. Grow it the same way and give it plenty of water and light to grow well. Be sure to mist it occasionally.
     
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    Bluewing Well-Known Member

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    Looks like a Plectranthus ciliatus.
     
  4. melisamay

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    Thank you for your help! Hopefully it will be more beautiful more often now!!!
     
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    I put mine as a ground cover and is doing extremely well, but we do not get frosts...

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  6. Liz

    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Mine also grows outside and flowers. I also have no frosts but it can get cold in winter. down to about 5 C. Mine dislikes the hot dry and will go into wilt mode till it cools down. I tend to grow it in semi shade.

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