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Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)
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Introduce lush, rapid trailing growth to your bioactive landscape with Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus). Despite its common name, this plant isn't an ivy at all, but rather a robust, highly adaptable member of the mint family. It is highly favored by vivarium hobbyists for its scalloped, bright green, glossy leaves and its incredible ability to quickly fill out empty vertical spaces.
As a vigorous trailing vine, Swedish Ivy cascades beautifully down background walls, rock faces, and large driftwood branches. Its fast growth rate makes it an excellent choice for established enclosures with active inhabitants, quickly bouncing back from any minor wear-and-tear caused by climbing reptiles and amphibians.
Highlights & Features
- Vibrant Trailing Foliage: Features gorgeous, scalloped, emerald-green leaves that form dense, cascading curtains of greenery.
- Quick Enclosure Coverage: A fast grower that establishes rapidly, helping to fill empty spaces and establish structural depth in large vivariums.
- Excellent Recovery: Robust stems readily root and bounce back, making it highly resilient against climbing frogs, small geckos, and micro-fauna.
- 100% Animal-Safe: Completely non-toxic and bio-secure, ensuring a worry-free habitat for all reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
⚠️ Please Note: Plants are living, natural products. The image provided is a representative example of our current stock. Your individual plant will vary slightly in exact shape, leaf count, and variegation patterns, but it will be of equal size and exceptional health.
Care Specifications
| Feature | Terrarium Requirement |
|---|---|
| Placement | Ideal for midground planting, background pockets, or hanging ledges where it can trail downward. |
| Lighting | Moderate to bright, indirect LED light. (Will tolerate lower light, but growth will slow). |
| Watering | Prefers consistently moist, well-draining substrate. Does best with regular misting cycles. |
| Humidity | Thrives effortlessly in moderate to high-humidity environments (60–90%+ RH). |
| Growth Rate | Fast; requires regular trimming if you wish to keep it contained in smaller setups. |
Shipping & Local NJ Pickup Information
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