This trailing perennial has squarish soft branched stems that form a mound habit. It has a rounded, scalloped bright green leaves with silvery veins and the small white-pink tube-shape flowers appear in clusters intermittently throughout the year.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Plectranthus oertendahlii is naturally found in South Africa growing in KwaZulu-Natal on the forest floor commonly associated with water courses.

It prefers a protected shaded position and grows in moderately fertile well-drained organic rich moist soils with wind, frost and drought protection.

Candle Plant Is grown for its spreading habit and foliage. It is planted in small shaded gardens as a ground cover or spill-over and is commonly cultivated in hanging baskets. It is suitable for coastal or low-mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years. There are many varieties available with of varying foliage colour and markings. It is commonly grown as a house plant or glasshouse specimen in cold climates and responds to the occasional misting to maintain humidity. ID 3288

Plectranthus(plek-TRAN-thus) oertendahlii(OOR-ten-DAH-lee-eye)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family