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Whorled plectranthus (Plectranthus verticillatus) Care Guide
Care guide for Whorled plectranthus: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Thomas Mesaglio · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightBright, indirect light (near a sheer-curtained window).
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.6 m (2.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Cape Provinces, Eswatini, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces.
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