{"product_id":"plectranthus-ernstii","title":"Plectranthus ernstii","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bonsai Mint is the common name of the perennial evergreen \u003cem\u003ePlectranthus ernstii\u003c\/em\u003e. Discovered by horticulturist Ernst van Jaarsveld, the plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The Mint Bonsai has a high heat tolerance level. This variety with swollen as well as jointed stems and fragrant green foliage is a semi-succulent that grows in South Africa along the North-Eastern Cape to the Southern KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The plant reaches a height of about 18 inches; the sub-shrub bonsai-shaped plant can flower multiple times in the year when it bears purple flowers on a short inflorescence. An essential part of Bonsai Mint care is that it needs full sun to shaded light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePlectranthus ernstii\u003c\/em\u003e caudex is a slow-growing plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mint Bonsai can flower multiple times in a year. The flowers are purple to white colors on a small inflorescence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus ernstii\u003c\/em\u003e care is simple. It is drought-tolerant and needs regular watering but not overwatering. When watering, wet the topsoil and rewater only when the soil is completely dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonsai Mint needs well-drained soil.\u003cem\u003e Plectranthus ernstii\u003c\/em\u003e bonsai care tip is to use a well-drained medium like perlite or vermiculite. Choose humus-rich soil for the best growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant grows well in hardiness zones 8 to 11. It is slightly frost-hardy with a cold tolerance temperature range of 20.12 to 25.16°F (-6.6 to -3.8°C). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus ernstii\u003c\/em\u003e grows well in full sun on the coasts to shaded inland areas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best way of propagation is by using seeds or stem cuttings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonsai Mint is best suited as a houseplant and is ideal for gifting too. Planet Desert features high-quality \u003cem\u003ePlectranthus ernstii\u003c\/em\u003e for sale. Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":50683341340758,"sku":"ldg1791982538672","price":24.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8236\/5270\/files\/plectranthus-ernstii_1.jpg?v=1791982543","url":"https:\/\/cottondriftclad.shop\/products\/plectranthus-ernstii","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}