Vicks Plant (Plectranthus tomentosa)

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Medium Coconut Coir Pot
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6405 Thornhill Road
Winter Haven FL 33880
United States

The Vicks plant, is a rare succulent perennial herb and medicinal shrub.  It's cascading nature makes it perfect for growing in a special pot, a raised bed, or a hanging basket planter but it also grows extraordinarily well in the ground as a groundcover, growing as wide as it is tall.

Vicks plants has an invigorating menthol fragrance synonymous with the vapor rub that it's named after. The Vicks plant has bright green velvety and succulent foliage that has a minty, menthol aroma, and when when crushed can be inhaled (or steamed) to clear congestion.

Vicks' plants purple blooms are loved by butterflies and bees, but it's menthol aroma does an excellent job of warding off mosquitoes.

This plant is a must have for any herb garden!

Plant Type:
Perennial Herb, Succulent

Harvest Season:
Leaves: Year-Round 
Flowers: Summer

Mature Size:
Up to 4 ft.

Soil & Moisture:
 Light, well-draining soil is crucial. Water thoroughly until moisture comes out the bottom of the pot. Do not water again until the soil has a chance to dry out in between watering.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Our Vicks Plant is grown from cuttings and is capable of harvest within the growing season. 

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Lydia
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    4 Stars

    Well packed

    Really smelled like Vicks ☺️

    Little leaves hope it hanging there and thrive

  • G
    Giovanni
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    4 Stars

    Healthy

  • B
    BBQking989
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Will buy from here again

    Came in great health and is thriving.

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