Coleus Plant
Description
- Coleus, scientifically known as Plectranthus scutellarioides, is a vibrant plant cherished for its colorful foliage. Originating from tropical regions, Coleus offers a wide array of colors and patterns, making it a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Features & Benefits
- Features colorful, patterned foliage with a variety of combinations including green, purple, pink, red, and yellow.
- Grows in a compact, bushy habit, perfect for containers, borders, or mixed plantings.
- Adds vibrant color and texture to garden beds, borders, or indoor spaces, enhancing visual appeal.
- Easy to propagate from stem cuttings, allowing for continual growth and propagation.
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to ecosystem health in outdoor gardens.
Care Guide
- Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light or partial shade.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoiding waterlogging.
- Soil: Plant in well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content.
- Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity environments.
- Fertilization: Feed with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
- Pruning: Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth.