Coleus is very renowned for the beauty of its foliage. The 'Downtown Santa Monica' variety has variegated lobed leaves of burgundy, yellow, pink and green. In order to keep its shape compact, it is recommended to regularly pinch the tips of the stems. Also, during its growth period, it fears drought and prefers its soil to remain slightly humid.
Attention! Risk of toxicity if swallowed
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Origin: Tropical zone of Southeast Asia
- Watering:
- Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist.
- Autumn - Winter - Spring: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting soil: Rich and draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: East, west or 1 m from a south window.
- Rapid growth.
- Mean temperature
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
