Plectranthus 'Cerveza 'n' Lime'

🌿 Plectranthus 'Cerveza 'n' Lime' is a vibrant cultivar in the mint family (Lamiaceae), prized for its striking lime-green foliage with scalloped edges. Native to regions of Africa and Asia, Plectranthus species thrive in warm, humid environments with dappled light filtering through forest canopies. This particular variety is perfect for beginner to intermediate plant parents who want bold colour without fuss. Here's a fun fact: Plectranthus plants are sometimes called spurflowers, and many species produce tubular blooms that attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
FOLIAGE AND GROWTH HABIT
This cultivar grows in a bushy, mounding habit that trails gently over pot edges, making it ideal for hanging baskets or elevated shelves. The leaves are rounded with softly scalloped margins, displaying an electric lime-green colour that practically glows in bright light. The foliage has a slightly fuzzy texture, giving it a soft, touchable quality that adds tactile interest to any plant collection.
FLOWER DETAILS
Plectranthus 'Cerveza 'n' Lime' produces small tubular flowers in shades of white to pale lavender, typically appearing on upright spikes above the foliage. The blooms are delicate and lightly fragrant, though not overpowering, adding a subtle sweetness to the air. Flowering occurs sporadically throughout the growing season, especially when the plant receives adequate light and warmth. To encourage more frequent blooms, provide bright indirect light, maintain consistent moisture during spring and summer, and consider pinching back leggy growth to promote bushier development and more flowering nodes.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

🌞 Light: Bright indirect light is ideal, though it tolerates partial shade. Aim for 4-6 hours of filtered light daily to maintain vibrant foliage colour.
💧 Water: Keep soil lightly moist during spring and summer, watering when the top inch feels dry. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Water at the soil level to avoid wetting the fuzzy leaves.
🌡️ Humidity: Thrives in 40-60% humidity, typical of average home conditions. Higher humidity encourages lusher growth.
🪴 Soil: Well-draining potting mix with perlite or orchid bark to prevent waterlogging.
🏺 Potting: Use plastic or ceramic pots with drainage holes, 15-20 cm in diameter. Repot every 1-2 years in spring when roots fill the container.
🌱 Growth rate: Fast-growing, reaching 15-20 cm in height and spreading 30-40 cm within a year. Mature plants maintain a compact, bushy form.
👩‍🌾 Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Skip fertilizing in fall and winter.
🐾 Pet friendly: Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. Always monitor pets around plants.

WHERE TO PUT IT
Plectranthus 'Cerveza 'n' Lime' shines in bright kitchens, sunrooms, or living rooms where its chartreuse foliage can catch the light. It works beautifully in hanging baskets near east or west-facing windows, or on plant stands where its trailing habit can be appreciated. Avoid placing it in dark corners, cold drafts near exterior doors, or rooms with poor air circulation, as these conditions can lead to leggy growth and increased susceptibility to pests.
RARITY ASSESSMENT
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