Coleus P150《彩叶草》(Random Choice)

🍃 Why You’ll Love It:

• Eye-catching multi-colored leaves in endless combinations

• Ideal for pots, garden beds, or indoor décor

• Compact and bushy with fast, lush growth

• Excellent for shaded areas where flowers may not thrive

• Easy to grow and simple to propagate

🌿 Coleus – Care Tips

Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is grown for its vibrant, multicolored leaves in shades of green, pink, red, purple, and yellow. It adds instant color to shady spots and is ideal for containers, borders, or as a houseplant.

☀️ Light

• Outdoors: partial shade to filtered sunlight

• Indoors: bright, indirect light

• Too much sun = scorched leaves; too little = dull color

💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry

• Indoors: reduce watering in cooler months

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Prefers 20–30°C (68–86°F)

• Not frost-tolerant – bring indoors if below 12°C (54°F)

• Likes moderate to high humidity

🌱 Soil & Pot

• Use well-draining potting mix with organic matter

• Ensure pots have drainage holes to prevent root rot

🌿 Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–4 weeks during the growing season

• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength

✂️ Maintenance & Pruning

• Pinch tips regularly to encourage bushiness

• Remove flower spikes to prolong foliage growth

• Can be pruned back hard if leggy

🌿 Propagation

• Propagates easily from stem cuttings in water or soil

• Root within 1–2 weeks and transplant when established

🐾 Pet Safety

• Generally non-toxic to pets but ingestion may cause mild stomach upset

With its rich textures and painterly colors, Coleus is a must-have for those looking to bring bold, living art into their space.