11 responses

1. Hi Elena

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ generally requires less frequent watering in the colder months.

   To save the plant, you could try trimming away the dried stems and reduce the watering. It may not flower during winter but should recover in spring.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

2. Hello, I’m in Zone 9 and have enjoyed growing a now larger Mona Lavender plant over the past several months! My plant is looking very dried out. It’s been cooler at night and I haven’t been watering as much as in the summer months. I am not sure how to revive my plant. Leaves are dropping, Few flowers and stems are dried. Can I bring this girl back to life at this point and how so as to not shock it? Thanks!

3. Hi Renaishia

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   The little white insects sound like they could be wholly aphids which is common when plants are over-watered and/or pot-bound.

   Perhaps try repotting in a slightly larger pot, feed with a liquid fertiliser and water sparingly.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

4. Hi Glenice,

   I brought home a beautiful Mona yesterday and this morning I noticed tiny little white insects on the leaves.
   It’s in a pot and I’ve potted it with general potting soil that has some extra compost in it. Watered a little and now I’m worried that it’s infected with something. Some leaves have light green spots on it. Should I be worried ?

5. Hi Ilse

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   It sounds like your soil is not retaining water or the tree under which your Mona lavender is planted is very thirsty. Try adding extra compost and a few handfuls of perlite to your soil as this may help.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

6. My mona lavender seems to be “dry” although I water it often and it is in partial shade. Please advice.

7. Hi Gail

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   Fungal growth on potted plants is very tricky to deal with and fungal growth often persists in the planting medium after a plant has been treated.

   I would recommend repotting your plant with new potting mix and avoid over-watering.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

8. I have a Plectranthus in a flower pot in the garden and notice that often a white fungus appears. Spraying with soapy water seems to get rid of the fungus for a while but recently I have added some fresh garlic to the soapy water hoping it will keep the fungus away. What are your thoughts about my home remedy?

9. Hi Noeline

   Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

   Before taking any drastic measures with the worms, please realise that Plectranthus species serve as host plants to several butterfly and moth species.

   This means that for a few days of the year you’ll have caterpillars feeding on your plants. This is a symbiotic relationship in nature and the plants will not be killed. In fact, they tend to grow back quite vigourously after the caterpillars have pupated. In a few weeks you’ll have some beautiful butterflies or moths serving as pollinators for some other plants in your area and contributing towards a balanced ecosystem.

   Flourish!
   Glenice

10. Sad to say that I discoverd 2 ugly green worms, with yellow stripes down the sides, chomping away on my beautiful Mona! Any advice?

11. I found it surprisingly drought tolerant.
    Ian