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Jul 19, 2016 10:59 AM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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Hi & welcome! Agree, many diff species of Plectranthus can be referred to as Swedish ivy.

Yours looks like P. verticillatus to me. I have it in several spots in the ground & in many diff pots. I've not seen any distinct purple on the leaf backs, nor smelled any scent from it in the years I've had it around. A back of leaf shot, showing prominent veins. The redness along the primary vein is a transient feature, not necessarily diagnostic. In a bit more shade, the leaves can become much bigger, a very versatile plant for summer decorating/landscaping, as well as a pleasant addition to a house plant lineup.



It's a fall/winter bloomer at my house - which I love, they come inside blooming & keep going for a while. How long have you had it? Knowing what state or country you are in would help steer you toward the most realistic/likely expectations about when it might bloom. They don't seem to need a ton of light to do it and your plant looks like it should when the change of day length triggers the blooming process.

The info about this species in the database here (that Lin also pasted) does indicate the foliage is fragrant.
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)
That's a mistake, IMO/E. I would theorize that the person who added that indication to this species was confusing p. verticillatus with another species of Plectranthus, many of which are fragrant. Just not this one - according to my particular nose. But there are some scents some people just don't detect. I can only report on my own. How strong are other opinions about that (pun intended?) Smiling
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