Coleus mix 13cm

🌿 Coleus Care Guide

Coleus is all about the foliage. Depending on the variety, its leaves can combine deep burgundy, lime green, pink, purple and gold in wonderfully intricate patterns. It grows quickly in warm conditions, making it a rewarding choice for anyone who enjoys colourful leaves rather than waiting for flowers.

☀️ Light

Provide bright light to maintain strong leaf colour.

Many varieties appreciate gentle morning sunshine.

Protect delicate-leaved cultivars from harsh afternoon rays.

💧 Water

Water when the surface of the soil begins to dry.

Avoid letting the root ball dry out completely for long periods.

Empty any water collected in the outer pot.

🌫️ Humidity

Prefers moderate humidity and warm temperatures.

Average household humidity is often sufficient.

Avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature drops.

🍽️ Feeding

Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth with a balanced liquid fertiliser.

Reduce feeding during the darker months.

Pinch out growing tips to encourage a fuller shape.

🌱 Quick Tips

Bright light helps prevent leggy growth.

Remove flower spikes if you want to encourage leafy growth.

Take stem cuttings to propagate your favourite colour combinations.

Coleus is generally treated as a tender plant in the UK and will need protection from cold.

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

Coleus is the plant that makes you say, “I’ll just have one.” Then you spot another colour, another pattern and another leaf combination, and suddenly you're planning a whole windowsill around them. 🌿✨