PLANT SIZE:1 Ft
HOW TO CARE COLEUS PLANT:
Coleus as an indoor plant performs best in temperatures between 60 and 75 F. (16-24 C). Winter temperatures should be cooler, but don’t expose the plant to temperatures below 50 F. (10 C).
1-Coleus in containers may need watering twice a day during hot weather. Outdoor containers may require water twice a day. Indoor plants need water only when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
2-Feed the plant once every week or two during spring and summer, using a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength.
3-Place the pot on a tray with a layer of wet pebbles if the air in your home is dry. (Never let the bottom of the pot stand directly in water.)
4-Pinch the tips of the plant frequently to keep it bushy. Feel free to remove up to one-third of growth if the plant becomes long and leggy.
5-Remove Blooms as soon as they appear, as they draw energy from the colorful foliage. If you allow blooming to continue, the plant will go to seed and die.
6-If the plant gets too scraggly, it may be time to start fresh with a new plant. Printer Friendly Version
