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 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.

1. Swedish Ivy PlectranthusaureusGroup: Foliage PlantType of Plant: DicotLeaf Arrangement: OppositeIdentification:Vinyplant with glossy green rounded leavesStem squared an often red or purpleStem covered with hard to see fuzzLeaves have a crenate marginLeaves and stems stain hands when crushed

2. Swedish Ivy PlectranthusaureusWater: Plant can handle a lot of water, but will survive less. Light:Loves bright light, survives low lightPropagation: Stem cutting Culture: Easy plant often grown in hanging baskets Problems: Aphids