COMMON NAME:
►Coleus
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
► Solenostemon scutellarioides
GROWER HINTS:
►Grows quickly, if you don’t want it that tall, you can control its size by pruning. Take tips off the main stems and the plant will branch out.
GROWTH HABITS:
►Upright and can get to 26″ tall in a pot..In the ground can get very large in both width and height.
SHADE/SUN:
►Grow coleus in sun or shade, depending on your climate. If you live in a cool humid area, full sun will bring out the best coloring and the sturdiest plants.
FEEDING AND WATERING:
►Water daily as needed but do not let them get too soggy this will cause root rot. Fertilize every 2 weeks with Weidners Good stuff.
FLOWER/FOLIAGE COLOR(S):
►Varies
SEASON(S) CARRIED AT WEIDNERS:
►Spring and Summer
CONTAINER OR GROUND:
►Can be used in ground or container
PARTICULAR PESTS:
►Root rot and worms
