Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Mixed Hybrids, Noids' Coleus scutellarioides. Upload Image ...

Aug 2, 2012 · Coleus prefer a moist well drained soil, but do not like "wet feet" and will develop root and stem rot. Usually disease free, Coleus may be prone to mealy bugs, aphids and whitefly. Testament to the many varieties available today, Coleus growth as a preferred annual plant has certainly taken on a life of its own.

Apr 12, 2012 · At local nurseries, Sun Coleus are often specialty items in larger $5 or $10 pots. Many shade-loving coleus varieties can be grown from seed. For example, you'll find the well known 'Wizard' series on most seed racks. But sun-tolerant coleus, as far as I know, are only available as plants. They're grown vegetatively from cuttings.

Oct 20, 2013 · I am a transplanted New Yorker, writer, and novice gardener learning more and more each season. My plant of choice is Coleus (growing to include roses and others as I become more passionate about gardening). Other long time interests include book collecting and quilting. More articles by Joyce B. Gladden

Jan 20, 2015 · Coleus is a tender perennial planted as an annual in non-tropic zones and often used as an indoor plant. Some of the common names of Solenostemon scutellarioides include coleus, painted-nettle and jewels of the garden. The vibrant world of coleus cultivars. There are over 500 varieties of coleus in cultivation.

May 18, 2009 · I consulted with representatives from Gaia Herbs in North Carolina, and with Coleus expert Ray Rogers in search of health and nutrition information about the Ayurvedic herb, Coleus forskohlii. Solenostemon scutellarioides is the …

Aug 25, 2024 · Coleus are beautiful versatile tender perennials, often grown as annuals in temperate climates. Most of them do best in shady settings, but some newer varieties can take the sun. Tuck some into container plantings or use them in borders. If you're looking for related forums, you might try annuals or foliage plants.

May 1, 2007 · Thanks for the responses;) I think i will let the bees do the work... I collected only seeds from tilt-a-whirl last year, although i could have probably collected many- i had a 25-30 foot row of coleus last year that i let grow wild because I was too big and clumsy (TOO PREGNANT lol) to deadhead much...

May 3, 2014 · Hello all you Coleus Gurus out there! I have over a 100 coleus plants in 4" pots that I grew from cuttings for my Garden Club plant sale. Here in New England it's still getting down to about 40 overnight some nights. I want to start hardening these off, since our plant sale is in 3 weeks, and I also need to get them out of my house!

May 5, 2010 · When I started gardening again here in Fl, I discovered a new delight; Sun Coleus. It seems many new varieties were found in Africa and India. They even have weight loss Coleus in India. These coleus withstood sun and/or shade so now coleus were now great for sun too. They don't wilt quickly, but the sun does affect the color sometimes.