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Coleus are definitely shade
loving plants. While marigolds sweat it out in the sun, coleus
play it cool, relaxing in the shade. They need a fair amount of watering too. Coleus flowers are inconspicuous, but their variegated (variegated means having more than one color) leaves grow in many colors, mostly earth tones. Reds, pinks, cream, white, and browns are common. The plants grow from one to two feet tall. Coleus make fine potted plants and hanging baskets. It will grow well indoors in bright light. Coleus plants can be kept compact by occasionally pinching back the top buds. They are widely available in garden center in six-packs. Plant them after frost. Propagating them is easy too. Cutting from the stems root easily in damp soil, sand, or even water. Replant the cuttings when the roots are two inches long. Coleus |
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