Swedish ivy (Plectranthus australis) Houseplants"Creeping Charlie"
4 Cuttings 5 inches+ tall (No roots)
When Your Cuttings Arrive
Don’t worry if your cuttings arrive wilted. This is
normal. With good care they will perk up and roots will develop rapidly.
Cuttings will be shipped wrapped in wet paper
Swedish ivy (Plectranthus australis) is a popular hanging basket houseplant native to northern Australia and the Pacific Islands. The plant is favored for its lovely trailing habit. Also, known as Swedish begonia and creeping charlie (not to be confused with the creeping charlie weed), many gardeners incorporate this ivy as an annual into containers or use it as a ground cover in the garden. Leaves on a growing Swedish ivy plant are glossy with scalloped edges. Tubular mauve to white flowers appear in spring throughout summer but these are not nearly as showy as the dramatic foliage. The easy care of Swedish ivy houseplants make them great for even the most novice of gardeners.Very easy to grow
Method 1
Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a container prepared with potting medium. For best root development, place the cuttings in indirect sunlight. Spray cuttings frequently with water or place clear plastic over the pot to retain moisture and humidity. Roots should form in three weeks with new plants forming from the base. Transplant individual plants and discard the old leaf.
Method 2
Fill
the water rooter or glass jar with water. Tap water works just fine for
rooting the Swedish ivy cuttings. Stick the cuttings into the water so
the bottom leaf nodes are covered.Place the jar or rooter in a bright location. Monitor the cuttings by adding water as needed to maintain a level where the bottom leaf nodes are covered. As the cuttings develop roots, remove them from the jar and plant in separate pots filled with quality potting soil. Maintain plant growth as with the host plant.