Plectranthus hadiensis var. 'tomentosa'
Vick's VapoRub Plant
Plectranthus are warm-climate plants occurring largely in the southern hemisphere. Closely related to Solenostemon, they are commonly called spurflowers. They can be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory or outdoors in baskets, pots or in sunny borders. The foliage is often ornamental and the flowers are small but are often borne in good-size racemes in shades of purple, pink, white, or blue. The Vick’s plant can survive in temperatures that drop to around 20F. It can be planted in the garden as ground cover or in a container garden. In the garden, choose a location that is sunny or partially shady. If planting in a container, consider adding other succulents.
Contributed by @blessedlove
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Vick's VapoRub Plant
Latin name
Plectranthus hadiensis var. 'tomentosa'
type
Succculent Perennial
family
Lamiaceae
ph
6.1 - 7.8 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Plectranthus hadiensis var. 'tomentosa'
Plectranthus are warm-climate plants occurring largely in the southern hemisphere. Closely related to Solenostemon, they are commonly called spurflowers. They can be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory or outdoors in baskets, pots or in sunny borders. The foliage is often ornamental and the flowers are small but are often borne in good-size racemes in shades of purple, pink, white, or blue. The Vick’s plant can survive in temperatures that drop to around 20F. It can be planted in the garden as ground cover or in a container garden. In the garden, choose a location that is sunny or partially shady. If planting in a container, consider adding other succulents.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
To plant in the garden space, choose a location that is sunny or partially shady. Also, the soil will need to be of loamy texture with a pH that ranges between 6.1 to 7.8. For proper air circulation, space plants every 24 to 36 inches. If planting in a container, first pick a pot that has a drainage hole. This will prevent overwatering, which can be deadly for any succulent. Once you have your container picked out, the next step is to create your own soil. A good combination for this plant is one part loam to one part peat moss.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Divide in spring, or take stem-tip cuttings any time. Rooted branches of trailing species can be removed. To grow from seed, sow ripe seed at 66° to 75°F.