Light
Bright indirect light
AtHomeGrower Plant Facts
Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus verticillatus
A soft trailing plant with rounded green leaves that spills over pots and works well in hanging containers.
Soil mixture
Well-draining indoor potting mix
Soil moisture
Let top soil dry slightly
Fertilizer
Feed lightly during active growth and reduce or stop feeding when growth slows.
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves and rotate the pot for even growth.
Air-purifying category
Swedish Ivy is included in the AtHomeGrower air-purifying category as an indoor air-quality friendly plant. Use it as a living décor and humidity/foliage choice, not as a replacement for ventilation, filtration, or safe cleaning practices.
Plant Diagnoser notes
Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.
Fill My Space tags
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