Quick Overview
Coleus is an annual flower that is a colorful classic with serrated leaves on branching plants. Coleus is a member of the mint family. Plants show their colors when small. Leaves are banded and veined with multiple improbable colors like purple, lime, red, brown, white, and copper, in a variety of lacy or plain shapes. Leaf size can be from 1 to 6 inches, and plants have a mounded shape anywhere from 6 to 36 inches tall and almost as wide.
Care :
Caring for coleus is just as easy. They need to be kept moist, especially newly planted coleus. Container plants also require more frequent watering than those grown in the garden. Although it’s not required, the plants can be given a boost of half-strength liquid fertilizer during their active growth in spring and summer.
Height :7 - 12 inches
Sunlight: partial shade
Temperature: Average temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Water: Evenly moist soil but not soggy.
Benefits :
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These plants are
great for adding color in the garden (or home), especially in those dark,
drab-looking corners.
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Some research
shows that inhaling a single dose of coleus can improve symptoms of asthma.
Their
diversity in color, the shape of the leaf, and
growth habit make Coleus a valuable container and bedding plant, especially in the shade where summer color is scarce.
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