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velvet elvis house plant Buy Plectranthus saccatus Velvet Elvis Swedish IvyVelvet Elvis Swedish Ivy Spurflower 'Velvet Elvis' Botanical Name: Plectranthus saccatus 'Velvet Elvis' Family: Lamiaceae Origin: Southern Africa Plant Type: Evergreen shrub Overview A showy shade lover that thrives in Adelaide and South Australian gardens, Velvet Elvis forms soft, velvety mounds of silver green foliage that light up dim spots. From late summer into autumn, it throws tall spires of rich violet purple flowers that bees cant resist.
Velvet Elvis Swedish Ivy / Spurflower 'Velvet Elvis'
Botanical Name: Plectranthus saccatus 'Velvet Elvis'
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Southern Africa
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Overview
A showy shade-lover that thrives in Adelaide and South Australian gardens, ‘Velvet Elvis’ forms soft, velvety mounds of silver-green foliage that light up dim spots. From late summer into autumn, it throws tall spires of rich violet-purple flowers that bees can’t resist. Tough, water-wise once established and easy to shape, it’s perfect for dry shade borders, courtyards and containers.
Key Features
- Mature Size: 0.6–0.9 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W (rounded, gently spreading)
- Growth Rate: 30-60 cm per year under good conditions
- Foliage: Velvety, silver-green leaves; fresh lime tints on new growth; softly textured year-round
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Flowers: Tall spikes of violet-purple blooms late summer–autumn (Feb–May)
- Seasonal Interest: Luminous, evergreen foliage all year; late-season flower show just as many gardens fade; neat winter mound for structure
- Wildlife Value: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies; Good for Pollinators
- Tolerance: Drought-Tolerant (once established), Heat-Tolerant (best with afternoon shade), Wind-Tolerant, Coastal-Tolerant (sheltered), Light frost tolerant; prefers free-draining soils (not heavy, waterlogged clay)
- Planting Density: Shrub borders: 0.6–0.8 m apart (≈ 1.2–1.6 plants/m). Mass plant: 1–2 plants/m²
- Pet Friendly: Generally regarded as non-toxic to pets
Where It Works Best
- Sunlight: Part shade to morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon summer sun
- Soil: Well-drained sandy/loam soils; improve heavier sites with compost/grit
- Water Needs: Establishment: 2 deep soaks/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry
- Maintenance: Tip-prune after flowering to keep compact and encourage fresh growth; remove spent spikes; mulch in spring; light feed in early spring
- Lifespan: 5-10+ years
- Climate Zones: Suited to temperate & Mediterranean SA, including coastal Adelaide
- Soil pH: Slightly Acid to Neutral (tolerates mildly alkaline with excellent drainage)
Landscape & Design Ideas
- Dry shade problem-solver under open canopies—pair with clivia, lomandra and native grasses
- Courtyard & container feature—violet blooms and velvety foliage pop in pots near seating areas
- Silver-accent border with westringia, rosemary and salvias for a water-wise SA palette
Why You Will Love It
‘Velvet Elvis’ brings lux, velvety foliage and a late-season burst of purple to the shadier parts of South Australian gardens. It’s forgiving, low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, delivering designer texture and reliable colour when you need it most.
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★★★★★ 5
AI is here and this is one of the books you should read
Format: Hardcover
If you not in tune with the changes coming to the world with the advent of AI, read this book. The front end can be a bit technical and tough to read, but the back 2/3 of the book are eye opening. A lot of change is coming over the next 5 years, most are great for the world. There will be change for all of us and those that aren’t aware and prepared could find it unsettling.
While this is a very good book, a person should be reading and listening to blogs weekly to keep up with the changes to our lives going forward. One book on the subject, while good, isn’t enough.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Good points, but too verbose and in the clouds at times.
Format: Kindle
This book has great points and analysis of trends, and a sensible outlook of what they might lead to. If you already understand the main ideas in this book, it's a good refresher and will solidify your current understanding, but may not really lead to any new "mindblowing" revelations. At times, his head is too in the clouds, and his age shows with predictions that read like bad 1960s sci-fi with things like "computorium" "gray goo" and "nanobots". While his overall points stand strong, some specific technologies he thinks will take off don't seem to have any basis or proof of concept in the real world and might be dead in the water, think "solar freakin roadways" style. He is also very full of himself, repeatedly gloating to the reader of all the "predictions" he made over the years that came true. The biggest weakness of this book is by god does he need an editor, it is way too verbose because the information is not organized well and he repeats himself A LOT. The chapters read like independent blog posts rather than a book due to how repetitive some of his points and information is. Often factoids and paragraphs are bizarrely repeated nearly verbatim pages later. But overall, it's a solid read and those uninitiated to the ideas in this book should absolutely heed their importance.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Ray at best
Format: Hardcover
Great ai know how
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Audiobook has TERRIBLE narrator; book is very techical
Format: Hardcover
So this is a fascinating book -- the author has an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge in a vast array of technical (and medical) subjects. Note this is a much more technical book than your typical science book intended for the educated layperson. That's a big plus for me, but others might be put off by the level of detail.
The main fault with the book is the audiobook's narrator, Adam Barr. He has a deep voice that is easy to understand, but he is just about as dull as can be, sounding as if he's reading the ingredients on a can of soup. I ended up buying the hardcover version of the book because the audiobook could not hold my attention -- because of the narrator, not because of the content, which is amazing.
I wish more narrators would take a page (ha ha) from talented pros such as Ray Porter and Wil Wheaton. Just because this book is nonfiction doesn't mean it can't be read with heart, as if the reader was speaking to me personally, with enthusiasm, and not just reading words out loud.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
★★★★★ 5
The Final Warning
Format: Kindle
No more heads up after this one guys. Ray is not known for missing futurological insights. He’s placed many predictions within this work and it’s my belief that they will occur even sooner than he imagines. That said, the time for comfort with our current way of living is over, and this book functions as the last glance of insight to carry you through with knowledge of what could be. Without it, you are very likely to be entirely blindsighted.
The world is changing much faster than the vast majority of people realize. Even those paying close attention to technology. Learn what you can do you can prepare. This book is likely the best way to get ahead of the curve, and adds many new concepts and refinement than the first in the series
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024