This document provides information about the Swedish Ivy plant (Plectranthusaureus). It is a vining dicot plant with opposite, glossy green rounded leaves. The squared stem can be red or purple and is covered with fine fuzz. Leaves have a crenate (scalloped) margin and stain hands when crushed. Swedish Ivy thrives in bright light but can survive low light. It can tolerate a lot of water but will survive with less. Propagation is through stem cuttings. Common problems include aphids.