Solenostemon

I grow most of my coleus at3) For coleus newcomers, would you briefly define 'sport'?"It is tricky for a homeowner to over-winter coleus." According to Rogers, three things are of utmost importance in over-wintering coleus: 1) Warmth 2) Sun, and 3) Water...

Soil pH: Tolerates most soil pH levels. To encourage a bushier, lusher looking plant, pinch back. Seeds: If flower spikes develop and mature, the tiny flowers will turn into brown nutlets and may or may not contain small brown seeds, but plants grown...

Containers: Unless placing multiple plants in the same pot, select a container that is about 1” larger than the current container, with good drainage— Use a standard potting mix; if it is not amended with fertilizer or compost, mix in some all-purpose...

Containers: Unless placing multiple plants in the same pot, select a container that is about 1” larger than the current container, with good drainage— Use a standard potting mix; if it is not amended with fertilizer or compost, mix in some all-purpose...

Color saturation may vary depending on sunlight exposure. Diseases & Pests: Aphids and whiteflies may appear—prevent or treat by hosing plants down regularly, or misting daily if they are indoors.

The best plants to use are compact enough to fit within the boxes' confines and provide lasting interest in the form of flowers, foliage and even fruits. Drought tolerance is often an asset for window box plants because their containers can be difficult...

Tamp the soil well and flood the pot with water to get rid of any air around the roots.You can also start new coleus plants from a mature plant by taking stem cuttings and rooting them.

The color contrasts captivated my attention, adding a great deal of style and beautySelections of garden foliage and bloom colors are a matter of personal taste. Look for those with the largest chocolate centers, like the 4 to 5 foot hardy annual,(shown),...

But it could suffer if it's in a draft during the cold winter months. It can also tolerate a bit of direct sun, but protect it from strong summer sun, which can scorch and burn the delicate leaves.

Three fertilizer applications will be enough for plants grown as annuals, but perennials can be fertilized into early fall when the temperatures start to cool. Coleus shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, though.

Samarajeewa, P.K. , M. Uchimiya (1995) Sodium chloride stimulates adenylate kinase level in seedlings of salt sensitive rice varieties. Samarajeewa), Dr. First degree: BSc (Biological Science) General Degree Period : 1974 - 1/9/1977 Subjects: Botany,...