- Botanical name: Plectranthus oertendahlii 'Uvongo'
- Common name: Spurflower
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
White
Variegation
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Plectranthus is a genus of annuals, perennials and shrubs, nearly all of which are native to the Southern Hemisphere, including sub-Saharan Africa, India, Madagascar and Australia. Given these warm origins, most Plectranthus are frost-tender, so can be moved outdoors in the warmer months but will require winter protection. Some Plectranthus make good houseplants.
Plectranthus oertendahlii ‘Uvongo’ is a shade-loving, trailing evergreen shrub with white flowers in the summer months. Plectranthus oertendahlii ‘Uvongo’ is a great choice for growing in exotic pot and container displays.
For best results, grow Plectranthus oertendahlii ‘Uvongo’ in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown outdoors in the summer months, but will require frost protection the rest of the year.
How to grow Plectranthus 'Uvongo'
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Plant size
50cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Plectranthus 'Uvongo' and wildlife
Plectranthus 'Uvongo' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Plectranthus 'Uvongo' poisonous?
Plectranthus 'Uvongo' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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