Coleus is renowned for its beautiful foliage. The 'Wildfire' variety has small, lobed, pinkish-orange leaves edged with pale green. To keep its shape compact, it is recommended to regularly pinch the tips of the stems. It also tolerates drought and prefers its soil to remain slightly moist.
Caution! Risk of toxicity if swallowed
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Origin: Tropical zone of Africa and Asia
- Watering:
- Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist.
- Fall - Winter - Spring: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of soil: Rich and draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: East, west or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Average
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
