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Getting Swedish Ivy to Flower

Swedish ivy (Plectranthus australis) blooms with three conditions: very bright light (some direct sun), a tight root-bound pot, and cool winter temperatures (55–60°F). Small lavender flower spikes appear in summer. It's a mint relative, so it appreciates the same bright, cool treatment as coleus.

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