coleus plant care in pots 6in Coleus

coleus plant care in pots 6in ColeusColeus in a 6in nursery pot. Coleus are brightly colored leafy plants that can be grown indoors in very bright light and also make great container plants. Light: Bright filtered light Requires bright filtered or indirect light direct sun will burn the thin leaves. Water: Moist Keep soil constantly moist; never let it dry out. Water roughly once a week. Watering can be cut back during winter. Benefits from misting or a humidifier. Soil: Well draining

Coleus in a 6in nursery pot. Coleus are brightly colored leafy plants that can be grown indoors in very bright light and also make great container plants.

Light: Bright filtered light 
Requires bright filtered or indirect light - direct sun will burn the thin leaves.

Water: Moist
Keep soil constantly moist; never let it dry out. Water roughly once a week. Watering can be cut back during winter. Benefits from misting or a humidifier.

Soil: Well-draining soil 
A mix of potting soil and perlite and orchid bark.

Toxicity Level: Toxic to animals if ingested.

Additional Information: Too much sun can fade the plant's colorful foliage, but too little can lead to less-than-vibrant hues. Pinch off the tops of flower buds to encourage foliage growth.

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