Mauve Spurflower
Plectranthus malvinus
Also known as
Pienk Spoorsalie (Afr.)
Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
13b
USDA zone
18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
30cm | Min | 30cm |
Flowering
-
spring
-
summer
-
autumn
-
winter
This plant has no fragrance
Mauve Spurflower Overview
A matt- forming ground cover with pretty bright mauve-pink flowers and succulent leaves. They are drought tolerant and work well in hanging baskets. Flowering in Autumn. Naturally occurring in subtropical forest margins and cliffs in quartzitic sandstone mountains and also in the Eastern Cape (RSA). Rainfall is on average between 1500-2000mm per annum (summer rainfall).
Common problems with Mauve Spurflower
Problem free
How to propagate Mauve Spurflower
Seed
Not usually propagated from seed.
Cuttings
Take 10-15cm cutings and remove leaves from bottom half. Root in sandy soil mix.
Special features of Mauve Spurflower
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Indoor plant
Pot plant
Pretty plant for hanging baskets!
Other uses of Mauve Spurflower
Ornamental
An attractive ground cover that works well in hanging baskets.