Commonly known as Coleus, a popular ornamental plant, tropical foliage plant and houseplant prized for its colorful leaves that brighten up a shady nook outdoors or in bright, indirect light indoors. Does not tolerate frost.There are many cultivars in different colors as well as leaf shapes. Feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for shade plants. Treat as an annual where winter frost is common.
Grown for foliage
Partial shade
Water when soil feels dry down 1-2 in.
Remove damaged or dead leaves
Spring
Well amended, good draining soil
