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Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Mona Lavender, Spur Flower |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Africa |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a fast-growing, herbaceous shrub, which can grow up to 70 cm tall and has a dense bush. |
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| Foliage | Foliage dark green and glossy, with purplish colour on the veins and underside of the leaves, margin toothed, leaf blade measuring up to 5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide . |
| Flowers | Purple or lavender in colour, spike-type of inflorescence, up to 15 cm long. |
| Taxonomy | A hybrid developed by Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, South Africa. |
| Cultivation | In order to induce branching and encourage compact growth habit, the plants require regular pinching by trimming the tips of new shoots. Remove the older flower heads as the inflorescence decline. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 1052 |
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| Species ID | 2345 |
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