Overview
Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya is a clump forming, bushy bedding in the genus Plectranthus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and ground cover.
About
Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya is a clump-forming, bushy cultivar within the Plectranthus genus, which includes annuals, evergreen perennials, and shrubs. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil that can be loam or sand, accommodating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for patios, containers, bedding, conservatories, greenhouses, and as ground cover, it is hardy to UK zone H2. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings in summer or by seed, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Plectranthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya?
Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya need?
Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya hardy in the UK?
Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya?
Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed.
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