Plectranthus | Growing and Care of Plectranthus, Photographs and Nurseries

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Plectranthus plants and species are a popular of the species of Native Australian Plants with Plectranthus 'blue spires' a tough attractive ground covering plant to small bush.

Plectranthus argentatus or 'silver plectranthus' (picture right) with its silver gray foliage is another attractive species. P. graveolans and is another native australian species.

P. nitidus (Nightcap Plectranthus) is a rare and threatened species found in Queensland. P. apreptus is one other know species.

Plectranthus-argentatus-'Silver-Plectranthus'

Plectranthus are found in many parts of the world including Australia.

Plectranthus graveolens, Plectranthus apreptus can be found in New South Wales and Queensland Plectranthus parviflorus 'Blue Spires' is another native species.

Plectranthus are relatively easy to grow with Plectranthus 'blue spires' and Plectranthus argentatus or 'silver plectranthus' being the most suitable forms for the garden.

A well drained soil and full sun to part shade, preferably with some protection from the hot afternoon sun. These plants are easily kept in shape with a little light prunning.

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