Plant Profile: Plectranthus oertendahlii

Names

Brazilian Coleus, November Lights, Oertendahl’s Spurflower, Prostrate Coleus, Silverleaf Spurflower, Swedish Ivy

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Genus:Plectranthus

Species:oertendahlii

Family:Lamiaceae

Despite its various common names, this coleus originates from a limited area in southern Africa known as KwaZulu-Natal. It is a delicate perennial plant that thrives in low-light environments.

Plectranthus oertendahlii Feature Summary

Plectranthus oertendahlii Image Gallery

Tags

#perennial
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Plectranthus oertendahlii Feature Summary

Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Herbaceous Perennial

Plectranthus oertendahlii Attributes

Plectranthus oertendahlii: Country Or Region Of Origin

S. KwaZulu-Natal

Plectranthus oertendahlii: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Plectranthus oertendahlii Whole Plant Traits

Plectranthus oertendahlii: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Plectranthus oertendahlii Leaves

Plectranthus oertendahlii: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Plectranthus oertendahlii Stem

Plectranthus oertendahlii: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes