Swedish ivy

Swedish ivy should be watered regularly, approximately once per week. It should be watered until the soil is moist but not soggy, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. The frequency of watering may vary depending on the surrounding environment, but generally, when the soil is dry to the touch, it is time to water. It is important to avoid over-watering Swedish ivy, as this can cause root rot and other problems.

Swedish ivy needs indirect sunlight indoors and should be placed in a spot where it will get at least 2 hours of direct morning sunlight per day. You can also place it near a window that gets direct afternoon sunlight during the summer months. Because Swedish ivy is more tolerant of shade, it can also be placed in areas with indirect or filtered light. During the winter months, Swedish ivy can benefit from 2-4 hours of brighter indirect sunlight per day.

Pruning of Swedish ivy (Plectranthus forsteri 'Marginatus') is recommended to be done every mid-spring season in order to promote healthy growth. Pruning should be done with sharp, clean pruning shears and only healthy stems should be pruned in order to ensure that the plant remains vigorous and aesthetically pleasing. The amount of pruning depends on the desired shape of the plant, but typically it is advised to remove any stems that have become woody or spindly, as well as any dead or wilting leaves. It is also necessary to remove any stems that have become too long, as this will ensure that the plant remains compact and uniform.