Plectranthus ernstii Crassulaceae Water as the soil is

Water as the soil is nearly dry

Not difficult to grow but is sensitive to overwatering

Moderately cold hardy to 20F

Last image shows a mature specimen

Under the soil is a narrow tuber

Plectranthus ernstii Crassulaceae Water as the soil isPlectranthus ernstii Family: Lamiaceae. This mint relative is an interesting caudiciform with soft leaves and flexible stems. Grows a round or horn shaped caudex. Old plants can get quite impressive. We keep ours trimmed, but even if you let it grow freely the branches don't get over about 10" tall. Easy to grow. Likes a quite a bit of water during the summer, especially the heat. It becomes less active but does not go dormant in the winter. Keep it