How to grow and care for Plectranthus verticillatus
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Plectranthus verticillatus, Whorled plectranthus, Creeping charlie
Plectranthus verticillatus 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Lamiaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent except Antarctica, with a particular concentration in the Mediterranean and Central Asia.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them secrete essential oils, giving them a distinctive fragrance.
🌺 Flower
The petals are split broadly into upper and lower parts, creating an open, lip-like shape.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a square-shaped cross-section.
water
How to water Plectranthus verticillatus
How often should I water?
check Plectranthus verticillatus Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Plectranthus verticillatus need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Plectranthus verticillatus likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Plectranthus verticillatus at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Plectranthus verticillatus prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Plectranthus verticillatus is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lamiaceae, Genus: Plectranthus, Species: Plectranthus verticillatus
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
Habitat | Europe |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Plectranthus |
Species | Plectranthus verticillatus |
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