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Mokolodi Nurseries -
Plectranthus

Plectranthus is a large genus containing
about 350 species. Plants in the Plectranthus
genus are closely related to mint as they are
part of the same Lamiaceae family.

Plectranthus species are usually low-maintenance,
and fast-growing, which makes them attractive
options for even the most inexperienced gardener.
Some of the most well-known Plectranthus species
include the P. scutellarioides, commonly known as
coleus, P. ‘Mona Lavender,’ which has become a
popular houseplant, P. fruticsous (top left, opposite
page), which enjoys full sun, P. madagascariensis
(below), a very attractive variegated species suited
to shady areas and P. neochilus, (bottom, opposite
page), most suited to warm dry gardens and ideal
for rockeries in full sun or light shade.
Generally, plants in the Plectranthus species are easy
to grow. They do best in partial shade although
some species are fine in full sun. They are shallow-
rooted plants that appreciate adequate water but

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