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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Stem Research Display 3

 

stem tips encourages bushier growth and more vibrant colors. Removing flower spikes in late summer helps maintain leaf production. 

Here's some information about Coleus plants:

Foliage:

Coleus are primarily grown for their colorful and diverse foliage, which comes in a wide range of colors, patterns, and leaf shapes. 

Growing Conditions:

They thrive in moist, rich, loose soil and prefer part shade to full shade, though some varieties can tolerate more sun. 

Care:

Regular pruning by pinching back stem tips encourages bushier growth and more vibrant colors. Removing flower spikes in late summer helps maintain leaf production. 

Uses:

Coleus are versatile and can be used in garden beds, borders, hanging baskets, containers, or as houseplants. 

Frost Sensitivity:

Coleus are not frost-tolerant and should only be planted outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. 

The plant in the image is a Coleus, specifically a variety with striking red and yellow-green foliage, possibly a "Copperhead" or similar cultivar known for its vibrant colors and serrated leaf edges

--Nicole Smith.. 




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