Coleus scutellarioides

Owned by Monica (@Onda).

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Notes

Family: Lamiaceae. toxic to pets. Coleus is primarily grown for its vibrant, variegated foliage. Pinching off the flower spikes as they appear can help encourage a more compact, bushy growth habit and keep the foliage colors more intense.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Coleus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Perennial, Flowering Ornamentals, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Herbaceous

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Southeast Asia to Australia

Collection Context

Quantity
1
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Family: Lamiaceae. toxic to pets. Coleus is primarily grown for its vibrant, variegated foliage. Pinching off the flower spikes as they appear can help encourage a more compact, bushy growth habit and keep the foliage colors more intense.

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Coleus scutellarioides by Onda

Coleus

scutellarioides

Common NameColeus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Perennial, Flowering Ornamentals, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Herbaceous

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationSoutheast Asia to Australia

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Lamiaceae. toxic to pets. Coleus is primarily grown for its vibrant, variegated foliage. Pinching off the flower spikes as they appear can help encourage a more compact, bushy growth habit and keep the foliage colors more intense.