coleus
Plectranthus scutellarioides hybrids & cvs. ( syn. Solenostemon )
Overview
Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides hybrids & cvs. (syn. Solenostemon)) is a wonderful, easy-to-grow plant with its characteristic brightly colored foliage in rainbow shades of red, pink, purple, and yellow. It's perfect in containers, borders, and mass plantings. It thrives in shady areas and is even fairly drought tolerant once established. This plant is best known for its narrow, pointed leaves that have striking coloration, and grows to about 10 to 18 inches tall. Best of all, the blooms are a bonus - they appear in the form of purple spikes during the warmer months. A truly stunning houseplant, coleus can fill any room in your home with colorful life.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "2-3" days.
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 9-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, May, June, July, August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Greenwood Cuttings, Stem Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Scale insects.
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