Swedish Ivy plants did not originate in Sweden nor are they an ivy plant. However, Swedish Ivy plants did originally become popular as a houseplant in Sweden and they do have long cascading stems like a regular ivy plant. “Creeping Charlie” is the nickname for a Swedish Ivy and it is closely related to the mint plant.
LIGHT
Swedish Ivy plants require
bright indirect light, but no direct sun. Inadequate light causes a Swedish Ivy to "reach' for the light and become leggy.
WATER
Allow the top 30% of the soil to dry out before watering. Most people kill a Swedish Ivy by over-watering and causing root rot. Yellow leaves indicate the plant is over-watered. The leaves become soft and dull green when a Swedish Ivy needs water. You can save an under-watered Swedish Ivy but it is hard to save an over-watered plant.
TEMPERATURE
Swedish Ivy plants prefer temperatures between 70-75° most of the year. In the winter, cooler temperatures of 60-65° are best.
HUMIDITY
Although a Swedish Ivy prefers high humidity, it still grows well in regular household humidity.
FLOWERING
Small purple or white flowers may develop during the late spring and summer. These flowers are not as impressive as the leaves and may slow down leaf growth. I usually prune them as soon as they appear; however others really seem to enjoy them.
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