| Botanical name | Plectranthus fruticosus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | February March April This plant carries sprays of pink flowers in autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Forest spur-flower |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | The leaves of this plant have a pink reverse. |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent for deep shade in the garden. Fast growing and very good for mass plantings, especially at the coast. Stems and leaves make an effective fly-repellent when rubbed on window sills. The flowers are attractive to butterflies. |
| Planting instructions | Planting: For the best results, plant this shrub in humus-rich soil and water well. |
| Maintenance | Water this plant well for best results. |
| Soil conditions | This plant needs humus-rich soil and watered well. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Interesting info | Stems and leaves make an effective fly-repellent when rubbed on window sills. The flowers are attractive to butterflies. |
| Other languages | Spoorsalie (A) |
| Recommended varieties | ‘Behr se Trots’ has purple flowers, ‘Ellaphie’ bears pale pink flowers, ‘James’ bears pinky-mauve flowers, and ‘Ngoye’ has pink to mauve flowers. |
Plectranthus fruticosus (Forest spur-flower)
- Botanical name: Plectranthus fruticosus
- Common name(s): Forest spur-flower
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
An upright-growing, herbaceous shrub with sprays of pink flowers in autumn; the leaves have a pink reverse. Plant in humus-rich soil and water well for best results. Fast growing and very good for mass plantings, especially at the coast. Named cultivars include P. fruticosus ‘Behr se Trots’ with purple flowers; ‘Ellaphie’ with pale pink flowers; ‘James’ with pinky-mauve flowers; and ‘Ngoye’ with pink to mauve flowers.
Family: Lamiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: plek-TRAN-thus froo-tih-KOH-sus
Plectranthus fruticosus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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February March April
This plant carries sprays of pink flowers in autumn.
The leaves of this plant have a pink reverse.
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