Coleus have succulent, quadrangular stems with broad opposite leaves with beautiful colors, predominantly reddish-brown and yellow-green. They can be propagated by seeds and cuttings. To obtain beautiful branched plants, it is necessary to retire the young plants. Coleus blooms with small flowers that have no decorative value. To obtain more beautiful leaves, it is recommended to remove the flowers.



Coleus is a light-loving plant. It is not demanding to the growing conditions. It is planted in groups with other ornamental plants. They are suitable for making curbs and carpets, as well as for pot culture for interior decoration.

Sow in a pot on the windowsill or in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 15-20 degrees using quality, finely sifted, moist compost. Do not cover the seeds, they need indirect light to germinate. Maintain moisture. When the plants have made strong enough roots are moved to larger pots grown as houseplants or in a sunny courtyard.

Care: Coleus loves a lot of water, but it should not be hard, so if possible, filter it. During the summer months, water the leaves with water. From May to June the plant should be fertilized once a week. In October, you should prune the flower low, and in the spring to transplant it into humus soil. Heating is the enemy of coleus, dry air and heat help the appearance of mites. It tolerates winter well in an unheated room, but still the temperature inside should not fall below 10 degrees. Nettle loves water - water it with water that has stayed at least a few hours at room temperature.



Location: In order to preserve the beautiful and bright color of the leaves, it is necessary for the plant to be located on a southern window in direct sunlight, and to shade it on the hottest summer days. In summer Coleusa likes a normal room temperature, and in winter - the temperature should not fall below 8 degrees. Heating is the enemy of coleus, dry air and heat help the appearance of mites.



Propagation: By cuttings that take root quickly in soil or water.



Gardener's advice: In the second year, the coleus loses its beauty, so periodically replace the plant with cuttings.