Thicket Coleus

Thicket Coleus Plectranthus Madagascariensis

What is the plant

Its herbaceous, well-branched, procumbent growth habit results in a neat and dense rambling perennial shrub of about 1m high, rooting where the branches touch the ground. Like all members of the Lamiaceae family, the young branches are square in cross-section and the leaves are opposite. The dark green leaves are broadly ovate with 3-7 pairs of rounded teeth, slightly hairy to the touch both above and below and 35-40 mm in length.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

9b - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Water
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.
Sunlight
Sun/Partial Shade.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Pruning
It is important to never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Temperature
Coleus are native to lands where the average temperature all year is 32 C (90 degrees Fahrenheit)

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Container
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Additional
The coleus plants are not poisonous and nontoxic to humans. However, the essential oils in coleus are toxic to animals. Your cat or dog may develop diarrhea or vomiting if they eat coleus foliage.
Popularity
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