Although known as Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus), this plant is not a true ivy. It isn’t related to the Hedera genus and instead belongs to the mint or sage family (Lamiaceae).

Common ivy, or Hedera helix, was one of the first plants I bought when I started my indoor plant collection. It's incredibly ...

Ivy, also known as Hedera, is an evergreen, woody climber which can grow to a height of 30m. The ivy plant is native to Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern ...