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Short plant

9 years ago

Can anyone tell me what this plant is? I'm very new to house plants. I thought it was some type of begonia at first, but doesn't really fit into that category: it's short, oval, waxy , serrated leaves (shaped like a bush), red stems, no blooms.

Forgot to ask the seller what it was, and would like to know what care is involved.

Thanks!

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Comments (3)

dbarron
9 years ago
One of the many common names is Creeping Charlie, plectranthus verticillatus, I think it is.

Feel free to look up care, there's plenty out there.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
9 years ago
Make sure you look up Plectranthus verticillatus since 'Creeping Charlie' is used for other species too. 'Swedish Ivy' is another (misleading) common name.
Timesamyth
Original Author
9 years ago
Awesome! thanks for the help - Swedish ivy was another one I was thinking of but it looked too short. Appreciate the help

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