Overview
Plectranthus from Puerto Rico is a clump forming, bushy bedding in the genus Plectranthus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Plectranthus from Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico is a clump-forming, bushy cultivar of the Plectranthus genus, which belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This evergreen herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for patio and container planting, bedding, conservatories, greenhouses, or as ground cover, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in summer or by seed.
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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico
- 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 Puerto Rico?
Plectranthus from Puerto Rico prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plectranthus from Puerto Rico need?
Plectranthus from Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico hardy in the UK?
Plectranthus from Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed.
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- Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive'