Coleus is a member of the mint family, with its characteristic square stems and oppositely arranged leaves. It is actually a heat-loving herbaceous perennial but is usually treated as an annual.
Coleus is a member of the mint family, with its characteristic square
stems and oppositely arranged leaves. It is actually a heat-loving herbaceous
perennial but is usually treated as an annual.
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Sr |
Item name |
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1 |
Coleus
(Green Pink) - Plant |
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1 |
5 inch
(13 cm) Self Watering Pot as Inner |
They have some of the most stunningly colored foliage in combinations of
green, yellow, pink, red, maroon, etc. Coleus also have a wide variety of leaf
sizes and overall shapes.
This means that no matter what area you are looking
to put coleus, you can find one that will be perfect. These plants are great
for adding color to the garden (or home), especially in those dark,
drab-looking corne ¹
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual
dimensions may vary by +-10%
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Common
Name |
Painted
nettle, croton of poor man |
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Maximum
Reachable Height |
1 to 8
feet |
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Difficulty
Level |
Easy |
Planting And Care
Where the growing season is long, pinch the tips of the stems regularly
to encourage branching and compact growth.When growing coleus, keep in mind
that these beauties can grow rapidly. Plant coleus close together as bedding
plants or tuck them into baskets and containers for a fast growing and
spectacular addition.Anotherfactor in coleus care is overwintering, as these
plants, which are considered tender annuals, are highly susceptible to cold
temperatures.
Coleus Care
Coleus plants should be grown in the garden in bright, indirect light,
or in partial shade. The lower growing dwarf varieties (6-12 inch) will create
a colorful border, or you can use the taller (up to 36") types as a
dramatic background planting.
Many Coleus plants will survive full sun exposure but the foliage color is
often enhanced when they are grown in the shade.
Coleus is also quite striking when they are planted in a container and grown as
a house plant.By removing the flower spikes as they develop, and keeping the
plant pinched back, the Coleus can be kept growing as a perennial for several
seasons.
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Sunlight |
Dappled
or partial shade |
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Watering |
Evenly
moist soil but not soggy. Container plants also require more frequent
watering than those grown in the garden. |
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Soil |
Good
quality soil mix |
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Temperature |
Average
temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Fertilizer |
A
balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks for plants in containers;
in the ground, once a month is enough, with the fertilizer diluted to
half-strength. |
Coleus Uses
Ornamental Use:
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These plants are great for adding colour in the garden (or home),
especially in those dark, drab-looking corners
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Their diversity of foliage colour, leaf shape, and growth habit make
Coleus a valuable container and bedding plant, especially in shade where summer
colour is scarce
