Solenostemon scutellarioides (common names: Coleus)
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Solenostemon scutellarioides is a member of the genus Solenostemon and is commonly known as Coleus.
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Comments on Solenostemon scutellarioides
31 Jul, 2008
Your coleus could be the same variety as the one we grew this year - "Scarlet" from the "Wizard" series. It looks gr8 at the base of your tree, Gardengnome.
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31 Jul, 2008
Thanks Janette. I didn't realize there were so many varieties of Coleus.
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13 Sep, 2008
They are great in the Autmn Spritz. I'm taking cuttings of my favourites for next year to keep them going.
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13 Sep, 2008
I've planted mine out as well, as extra colour in the borders.
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16 Oct, 2008
Terratoonie - Thanks! Just got it over the weekend so I hope it remains healthy as it is now. :)
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16 Nov, 2008
Apparently i should remove the flowers to encourage bushier foliage... i left the flowers on for about 2 weeks before i brought myself to pinch them all off.
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16 Nov, 2008
Never realised that these flowered... I thought they were just decorative leaves!
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Members' notes...
This plant is native to the tropics and grown for brilliantly colored leaves; blue flower spikes are attractive but spoil the shape of plant and are best pinched out in bud. Leaves may be 3-6 inches long in large-leafed strains. They grow 1 to 2 feet tall. Colors include green, chartreuse, yellow, buff, salmon, orange, red, purple, brown, often with many colors on one leaf. Needs rich, loose, well-drained soil, warmth. Feed regularly with high-nitrogen fertilizer. Pinch stems often to encourage branching and compact habit; remove flower buds to ensure vigorous growth. Planted under pine tree 2007 can't remember what month.
Bought this from nursery on 11.10.2008.
Bought this plant from nursery on 11.10.2008
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27 Sep, 2008
Thanks Newfienurse.
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