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Coleus

Coleus

Painted nettle

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSpring through fall
FoliageA perennial (often grown as an annual)

Meaning

A hopeless romance, kindness

The leaves outshine the flowers. Red, purple, green, yellow, all kinds of patterns.

Mildly toxic to cats and dogs.

Light

Bright light. Keep it out of midday sun.

Water

Keep it slightly moist

Temperature

18-30°C, not below 10°C

Feed

Once a month in spring and summer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it somewhere bright. Good light is what makes the color strong.
  2. Keep the soil slightly moist

Day to day

  • Pinch off flower spikes as they come. That keeps the leaves looking good.
  • Pinch the tips and it grows denser
  • A cutting in water roots easily

Common questions

The color faded?

Not enough light, or flowering used up the energy.

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