Vicks Plant (Plectranthus tomentosa) (also known as Succulent Coleus or Cuban Oregano): A member of the mint family and has somewhat thin (but still succulent!) leaves. It's known for the minty, camphor fragrance of its leaves.
Vicks plant Care
Plectranthus tomentosa
What is the plant
The Vicks plant, is a rare succulent perennial herb cascading herb, perfect for hanging baskets. It is named for it's relaxing methanol fragrance synonymous with the vapor rub. Vicks' bright green velvety foliage has a minty, menthol aroma. It produces large quantities of showy, lavender blooms. Purple blooms are loved by butterflies and bees, but does a great job of warding of mosquitoes. "Tomentose" refers to the fuzzy, velvety coating that covers the whole plant. The undersides of the leaves are lined with raised veins and the edges are scalloped.
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
10°C - 20°C
hardiness zone
min 10a
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water thoroughly until moisture comes out the bottom of the pot. Do not water again until the soil has a chance to dry out in between watering.
Fertilizer
Plectranthus appreciate monthly fertilization during their active growing period, from the spring to the fall. A standard 10-20-10 plant fertilizer should be sufficient for most varieties.
Sunlight
Plectranthus tomentosa need full sun to partial shade or high interior lighting.
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Soil
Choose any well-draining soil.
Temperature
This species is cold sensitive and may be killed by freezing or near freezing temperatures. The preferred range of temperatures is between 40-100ºF.
Container
Choose a container with enough drainage holes.
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