Information About Under The Sea Coleus Collection

Our collection of unique tidal pool shapes are upright, mounding thrillers that look great in mixed containers or in the landscape. Under the Sea varieties: Fish, Anemone, Copper, Crab and Coral — they're a fun, tropical, unique, and sun tolerant plant treat.

1. Does coleus need lots of water?
2. How long does it take coleus to root in water?
3. How do you collect coleus seeds?
4. Does coleus come back every year?
5. How do I make my coleus bushy?
6. Do coleus like to be misted?
7. How do you pinch back a coleus plant?
8. Does coleus like sun or shade?
9. What is the best fertilizer for coleus?
10. Can you start coleus from seed?
11. Does coleus go to seed?
12. How do you take care of a coleus plant?
13. Should I cut the flowers off my coleus?
14. Are coleus poisonous?
15. What plants grow well with coleus?
16. How often should coleus be watered?
17. What is Coleus good for?
18. Can a coleus be a houseplant?
19. Why are my coleus dying?

Does coleus need lots of water?

Care for Coleus Plant

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.

How long does it take coleus to root in water?

The coleus cutting should root in two to three weeks. You will know it is rooted when you see new growth on the coleus cutting. Alternately, another method for how to root coleus cuttings is in water. After taking your cuttings, place them in a small glass of water and place this in bright indirect light.

How do you collect coleus seeds?

1. Tie a colorful string or yarn around one or two of the healthiest coleus plants. ...
2. Harvest seeds when the petals have dropped from the flowers and the remaining seed pods are plump, dry and brown.
3. Snip the seed pod with scissors or garden shears. ...
4. Place the sack in a cool, dry location.

Does coleus come back every year?

Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is a bushy, colorful plant that is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 10 to 11, but grown as an annual in much of the rest of the U.S. This plant is known for its foliage and texture.

How do I make my coleus bushy?

To keep the plant bushy and strong, pinch back the tops every few weeks. Coleus do produce flowers. They're underwhelming, tiny and on stalks. Cut them off to keep the plant producing leaves, because the leaves are why you grow coleus.

Do coleus like to be misted?

Unlike other tropical houseplants that require daily misting, you should avoid spritzing your coleus leaves. The water can leave marks on the velvety foliage and spoil the plant's appearance.

How do you pinch back a coleus plant?

To pinch back your coleus, simply cut or pinch off any stem at a point where two stems or two leaves are growing from it. Two new branches will begin to grow from where those other stems or leaves meet the main stem that you pinched.

Does coleus like sun or shade?

Coleus thrive in cool, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture is good, but soggy conditions cause root disease. Watering should complement available sun. Some modern coleus varieties handle full sun, but most still flourish with at least dappled shade and direct sun limited to morning hours.

What is the best fertilizer for coleus?

At the early stages of growth, coleus root development can be affected by high salts. A good target for EC in the root media is below 1.0 mS/cm. Keep ammonium nitrogen levels in the root zone less than 10 ppm by choosing high-nitrate-based fertilizers like, 13-2-13, 16-2-15 or 15-5-15.

Can you start coleus from seed?

Coleus may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, or from potted plants. Sowing Seed Indoors: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost using a seed starting kit. Sow sees shallowly lightly covered with fine seed starting soil.

Does coleus go to seed?

Seeds are tiny and will show themselves when the capsule or fruit splits. Save these in a plastic bag until you are ready to plant them. Coleus plants are easy to start from seed, either indoors or outside when temperatures are at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 C.).

How do you take care of a coleus plant?

Plant your coleus in a sturdy container that won't tip over if it does get to be 2 feet tall. Fill your container with well-draining soil and fertilize moderately. Be careful not to over fertilize, though, or your coleus in pots may lose their brilliant color. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist.

Should I cut the flowers off my coleus?

Pinch just above a set of leaves or branching junction for the best appearance; don't leave a stub. Some gardeners leave the small flowers, but it's best to pinch them off to direct more energy into stem and foliage growth. Coleus left to flower may lose vigor as the plant puts energy into seed production.

Are coleus poisonous?

Coleus Plant Toxicity

The leaves of the coleus plant are poisonous to humans, advises North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension. The toxic principal is diterpene coleonol, coleon O, and the plant is considered to have a low poison toxicity.

What plants grow well with coleus?

Companion Plants to Throw into the Mix Include:

• Lantana.
• Impatiens.
• Begonias.
• Heliotrope.
• Cordyline (spikes)
• Dusty miller.
• Sweet potato vine.
• Ornamental grasses like purple fountain grass.

How often should coleus be watered?

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 the air inside your home or grow space is especially dry.

What is Coleus good for?

When taken by mouth, coleus is used to treat allergies, dry eye, skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, obesity, painful menstrual periods, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), urinary tract infections (UTI), bladder infections, advanced cancer, blood clots, sexual problems in men, trouble sleeping (insomnia), and ...

Can a coleus be a houseplant?

Coleus is a petite houseplant grown almost exclusively for its bold, colorful foliage.

Why are my coleus dying?

If you notice your coleus wilting and the soil is dry, most likely it just needs water. ... Coleus over watering or coleus planted in waterlogged soil will suffer from root rot, which can kill your coleus. If your coleus has developed yellow leaves from too much water, it may be too late to save the plant.