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ID for smelly plant

hanzrobo
12 years ago

Smells like a skunk. The leaves are thick, not as thick as Plectranthus amboinicus 'cuban oregano', but definitely succulent. It leaves a light, sticky residue on your fingers. The flower is, well, see for yourself.

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Comments (5)

  • norma_2006
    12 years ago

    I love your posts, and pictures, you are sure are creative with your titles. Thanks for posting. Norma

  • Beachplants
    12 years ago

    That's a Plectranthus I think. I have them in the garden as a groundcover.

  • norma_2006
    12 years ago

    I love your posts, and pictures, you are sure are creative with your titles. Thanks for posting. Norma

  • hanzrobo
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Thank you Norma. Your knowledge and insight has been a tremendous gift to the C&S community, including myself. Double thanks.
    Rian, haha, I didn't even think to search for other types of Plectranthus. It's Plectranthus neochilus - 'Lobster Flower'. Deer resistant and possible snake repellent? Cool, so... when we move out to a ranch, I'll have my ground cover. Sweet.
    They grow it not too far from here.

    Here is a link that might be useful: We Grow Smelly Plant

  • Beachplants
    12 years ago

    Something about those flowers always reminds me of lavender. I have to keep an eye on mine - they grow pretty "strongly" - do not want to aggressive - but I find them easy to keep in check.