How do I fertilize my Swedish ivy?

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The fertilizer that you purchase for your Swedish ivy will likely come with application instructions that you should follow in most cases. However, for a Swedish ivy, you should always fertilize just before or while you are watering the soil, as this will prevent the fertilizer from burning the plant's roots. If you use a slow-release granular fertilizer, you should sprinkle it on the soil and then provide water immediately after. If you use a liquid-based fertilizer, you should dilute it with water, apply it to the soil, then supply a bit more water. Diluting your fertilizer by at least half is especially important in spring and fall when the plant's growth is ramping up and decelerating, respectively.

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Swedish ivy

A species of Spurflowers, also known as Whorled plectranthus, Creeping charlie

Botanical name: Plectranthus verticillatus

Genus: Spurflowers

Description

Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) is a plant species that is also referred to as whorled Plectranthus, creeping Charlie, and Swedish Begonia. The common name swedish ivy is a misnomer because this plant is not native to Sweden, is not a true ivy plant, and does not grow along walls.

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