Coleus buntnessel is an herbaceous perennial plant belongs to the mint family. It has attractive foliage with colorful leaves.
Names:
Scientific name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common name: Coleus
Classification:
| Family | Mints, Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Coleus |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Species | C. scutellarioides |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
Coleus buntnessel Flowering data:
| Flower | Lipped |
| Bloom Time | Fall, summer |
| Plant type | Annual, Herbaceous perennial, Houseplant |
| Domain | Eukaryote |
| Flower color | Blue, purple, white |
| Evergreen | Yes |
Leaf data:
| Leaf appearance | Showy |
| Color of leaves | Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, White |
| Type | Simple |
| Shape | Oblong, Ovate |
| Hairs Present | No |
| Length | 3 to 6 inches |
| Leaf width | 1 to 3 inches |
Plant Care:
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water | Medium |
| Attracts | Bees, hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Drainage requirement | Good drainage |
| Required Soil pH | 6 to 7 |
| Preferred Soil Type | Moist |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
How to care Coleus buntnessel plant:
Light:
Coleus buntnessel plant loves full sunlight and it will also grow in partial shade.
Water:
In the summer months, it needs water once or twice a day. Keep this plant well-hydrated but not soggy.
Temperature:
Coleus plant loves warm weather and does not bear cold weather or cold soil.
Fertilizing:
Fertilize the coleus plant every week. Liquid fertilizer should be used.
Soil:
Coleus plants best grow in soil that is neutral to acidic with a pH level between 6 And 7.
Plant growth:
The length of the plant is 0.5 to 1meter and the height of this plant is 2 Meter.
Pruning:
If you do not prune the plant regularly, it will be unattractive and leggy. So, prune the damaged stems and leaves of this plant give a good shape.
Read about more flowers in the Labiatae (Lamiaceae) plant family
If you like this flower you may be interested in reading about the Hyssopus plant, which is in the same plant family as the Coleus buntnessel plant.
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