Coleus

Care tag · 46

“Pinch off the flower spikes and the tips. The leaves stay bold and the plant stays bushy.”

1. 01

   Light

   Bright light with morning sun. Hot afternoon sun wilts and fades it.
2. 02

   Water

   Keep the soil lightly moist. It wilts fast when dry.
3. 03

   Soil & pot

   Ordinary potting soil.
4. 04

   Feeding

   A light feed once a month.
5. 05

   What you'll need

   • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
   • Leafy plant fertiliser

   All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

• Wilting in the afternoon

  Too dry or too much sun. Water it and give it afternoon shade.

• Tall and leggy

  Pinch back the tips. Root the cuttings in water for new plants.

• Faded colours

  Too much or too little sun. Try morning sun only.

Balcony or porch