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Coleus: Growing and Care
05.10.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
The plant loves light (then its leaves have a rich color) and tolerates direct sunlight well, but not more than 4-5 hours in a row, so either place it in partial shade or remove it from a sunny place in the shade for 2 hours, otherwise it will get burned .
Lack of light directly affects the bushiness of coleus.
Is it possible to grow coleus at home
The ornamental foliage plant coleus is notable for the fact that it can be successfully grown both at home and in an open garden bed or in outdoor flowerpots.
The culture attracts attention with its variegated foliage.
How to care for a coleus flower
Caring for coleus is quite simple and includes regular watering and fertilizing.
You can prune the plant to keep it compact. Old leaves should also be removed regularly.
Coleus prefers shady places, but can also grow in light partial shade.
How does Coleus overwinter
It is important that coleus plants receive enough light in winter, so in dark rooms artificial illumination with a phytolamp may be necessary.
The air temperature should not fall below 8°C, watering should be reduced slightly and the plants should be protected from drafts.
Then during the winter they will retain their decorative effect.
