Vicks Plant 2 plants grow your own medicine/houseplant FREE SHIPPING!
/////THIS LISTING IS FOR 2 STARTER PLANTS INCLUDING SHIPPING////// The latin name for this plant is Plectranthus Tomentosa grows as a spreading succulent. It grows and looks much like cuban oregano. It is also known as the Vicks plant. The leaves really do smell like vaporub! This plant grows very nicely in containers. It makes a great houseplant. The leaves are juicy and have lots of medicinal properties. It is high in Thymol content which makes it very useful for its anti-bacterial properties. Our plants are grown here in Central Florida without any pesticides. They ship from here. This plant needs temperatures above 40 degrees. It will take a frost but expect spots on the leaves if they get under 40 by to much. As it warms up, the new growth wont have the spots. In the summer time they grow like weeds into a bush and grow very fast. They make great houseplants. They do not need alot of light. Direct sun will make smaller leaves and a more yellow color. Shade gives them a more green color and larger leaves. Search the internet for more good information about this plant and its uses. The starter plants that will be shipped have been grown without any pesticides. We dont ship bugs, but a leaf may have been part of a meal at one point. Plants will be from 4 to 8 inches and sometimes may be smaller or larger. USPS first class Shipping on these is plants are free (included in the price).
