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Swedish ivy (Money plant) care: light, water & problems
Scientific name: Plectranthus verticillatus · Common name: Swedish ivy (Money plant)
Swedish ivy care: bright indirect light, watering when topsoil dries and pinching tips for bushy growth. Botanical sources.
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Care at a glance
Light
Bright indirect light. Enjoys mild morning sunshine; keep shaded from harsh midday sun to avoid scorched edges.
Watering
Water thoroughly when top layer of soil dries; succulent foliage stores moisture, forgiving occasional brief dry spells.
Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.
How to identify it
Vibrant trailing plant with cascading purple-tinged square stems and scalloped, glossy succulent-like green leaves.
Environment and placement
Moderate warmth (16-24 °C / 60-75 °F). Well-suited for hanging baskets or high shelving with gentle air circulation.
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Potting mix and feeding
Keep drainage open and observe how long this particular pot takes to dry.
There is no universal feeding dose: fertilise only during healthy growth, following the label and a confirmed identification.
Problems to check
Leggy trailing stems in dim light; root rot if potting mix stays perpetually soggy without drainage.
Specialized diagnostic guide
What to check when your plant droops
Common question
How do you keep Swedish ivy bushy?
Pinch back the growing stem tips regularly; each pinch forces two vigorous lateral side shoots to develop.
Botanical source
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