Coleus plants are mostly grown as ornamental houseplants, but some species have gained their popularity since ancient times thanks to their multiple health benefits. The cultivars are varied, numerous and more are created every year, therefore Coleus is probably the only true rival to the outstanding elegance and desirability of the Calathea and Maranta foliage.Coleus plants also tend to be very cheap to purchase due to easy propagation and quick growth, however despite this you may still struggle to find this plant in the usual haunts.
In hot months, coleus plants grown in pots outdoors will need watering once or twice a day. If grown indoors, watering every two or three days is usually sufficient unless a air inside your home or grow space is especially dry. If you pot in a porous material like terracotta or clay, consider lining them with plastic to keep a soil moist.
Does best in conventional potting soils that contain ingredients such as peat, manure, and black hummus.
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
In traditional medicine, forskolin served as an excellent treatment for heart disorders, respiratory problems, allergies, insomnia, and skin conditions. Nowadays, some healthcare providers still recommend forskolin to patients with asthma, glaucoma, and use it intravenously for heart failure.
