Coleus scutellarioides-semishade
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Indoor
Toxic
No
Fragrance
No
Seasons
All seasons
Plant Height
1-3 Feet
Water Frequency
Winter
Two weeks once
Summer
Daily
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
No need
Summer
Once a month
They have square stems and small, blue, two-lipped flowers borne in spikes. The leaves are often variegated with colourful patterns of magenta and green, though other colour combinations have been developed.
Fast-growing, upright, bushy plant with a diverse range of foliage colors, typically reaching heights between 1-3 feet tall, depending on the variety
Is a globally spread species, known for its characteristic spectacularly colorful leaves of decorative value. Thanks to its rich chemical composition, the plant is used in ethnopharmacology, and it is also regarded as having high medicinal potential.
Dos
Regularly pinching stem tips to encourage bushier growth, watering consistently to maintain moist soil, and providing a rich potting mix
Don'ts
Avoid overwatering