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Coleus is a genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, sometimes succulent, sometimes with a fleshy or tuberous rootstock, found in the Afro-Eurasia tropics and subtropics. The plant has square stems and leaves situated directly opposite one another. They produce insignificant tiny blue to white flowers that are often pinched off to conserve energy. The foliage varies widely in shape, style, and color, and new colors and patterns are introduced regularly. Planted outdoors in early spring, coleus quickly spreads and grows to full size in a single season. Large swaths of assorted coleus plantings in a landscape or garden bed take on a quilt-like appearance and vividly colored foliage adds a decorative touch to window boxes, outdoor container gardens, and hanging baskets. Since coleus is usually grown as an annual, these plants only live a year outdoors, but indoors the plant can last several seasons. Coleus prefers consistently moist, rich, loose, well-draining soil. Before planting, amend the soil with compost or another organic material, such as perlite. Coleus prefers part-shade or full-shade to sun. Too much sun can scorch leaves and cause the color to fade in most classic coleus varieties. Coleus performs best with filtered morning sun and shade in the afternoon, especially in hot climates.
Planting: Coleus prefers well-draining soil and partial shade (or full sun for sun-tolerant varieties). Amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure to improve its fertility and drainage if needed. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of the plant. Gently remove the plant from its container, being careful not to damage the roots. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly.
Watering: Coleus prefers evenly moist soils, so check often and adjust your watering schedule accordingly. Water the plants regularly, taking care not to overwater or saturate the soil.
Fertilizing: Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season to boost your coleus and help encourage faster growth. Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10 NPK).
Pruning: Prune coleus regularly to encourage bushy growth and more leaves. Pinch off spent blooms to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage more blooms.
Propagation: Coleus can be propagated by stem cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Trim off a healthy portion of stem that’s around 6 inches long. Opt for a green, supple stem over one that’s older and… Remove foliage from the bottom half of the stem. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the stem in a small container filled with moistened soilless potting mix.
Here are some step-by-step instructions for taking care of coleus:
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