Tips to Grow and Care for Coleus plants

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Coleus plant like moist soil. Water regularly to keep their leaves fresh and colorful.

Coleus plants prefer rich, well-drained soil. When plant amend a thick layer of organic compost.

Prune Dead or dry leaves and blooms to keep plant neat. It also promote new growth

Organic fertilize them once a year during early spring. To enjoy new bloom growth.

Coleus plants during early spring or after winter ends. It will give it time to settle before next winter.

Coleus plants needs sunlight to bloom. Give Them at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight

Spread thick layer of mulch on the roots to retain moisture for longer duration, in hot climate.

Overwinter Coleus plants in winter, you can spread a thick layer or mulch on roots or bring the pot indoors.

Excessive watering can cause common plant diseases. water only when soil look dry.

In high humid region water directly in the roots of the plant to avoid fungal diseases.