Coleus (Maroon)

Common Name	Plectranthus scutellarioides, coleus.
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 90 centimetres
Flower Colour	Maroon.
Bloom Time	Summer and Winter season.
Difficulty Level	Easy.

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

• Place your plant in a place that receives Natural bright light/indirect bright light.

Soil

• The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before the application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (Feb to May, July to Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not overwater the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Coleus Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:

Sunlight	Natural bright light/indirect bright light.
Watering	Apply 1 cups (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Soil	Soil should be a well-drain and fertile, rich in organic content.
Temperature	20 to 35-degree celsius
Fertilizer	Apply organic fertilizer once a month.

Coleus Uses