Coleus Assorted

Coleus create a foliage fair in dark shade loving areas brightening any lush garden with their varied patterns and colours. Thriving in moist areas they can be grown indoors or outdoors. Pruning regularly will encourage dense bushy growth.

 

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Description

Scientific Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
Height: 1m
Width: 1m
Light Conditions: Full Sun, Part Shade                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Soil: Moist well drained soil
Watering Requirements: Water regularly to keep soil moist however avoid overly damp soil as this can cause leaf drop.
Flowering: Racemes of tiny white or bluish flowers. Best pruned to keep the plants energy focused on producing a bushy plant.
Fruiting: Nil
Common Pests: Mealy bug, spider mite
Common Disease: Not prone to disease
PH tolerances: 6.0-7.0
Growth Rate: Moderate
Nutrients Requirements: Feed regularly with liquid fertilizer