Common
name: "Rainbow Plant" or "Painted
Nettle"
Latin name: Solenostemon scutellarioides hybrid
Native
to: Tropical Africa and Asia. Most plants available
today are man made hybrids.
Growth habit: An upright bush usually not over
24" in height or width.
Flowers: Yes, small white or blue flowers on a spike.
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for aphids.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
6" Coleus
Cultural
information: These fun, colorful plants are really easy
to grow. There are over 150 species of Coleus in every color of
the rainbow. For optimum growth keep your Coleus in very bright
light. Check for water weekly... watering your plant just before
it reaches it's wilting point. Feed monthly. If your plant becomes
leggy... just cut it back to what ever height you like. The
cuttings are easily rooted in water or vermiculite. Seeds are also
easy to germinate and grow into adult plants.
Coleus are available as individual plants in several of the
smaller container sizes or in packs during the bedding plant
season.
