Coleus Care (Tips and Tricks)

Colorful Coleus

Coleus plants are by far one of the easiest plants I've worked with. They are so beautiful and come in many different colors. They can grow in full sun, shade, anything works well. You just have to adjust your watering schedule accordingly.

Tips and Tricks:
(From a new-found green thumb---you can have one too!)

1. Water, water, water. Coleus love water, so make sure they get plenty. A little miracle grow in the water will help, too. (But that really goes for any plant you're growing.)

2. Pinch the leaves. When coleus starts to grow larger, two tiny baby leaves with pop up at the top. Pinch them both off and four will grow in its place! (This helps your coleus grow nice and large and bushy!)

3. Start new seedlings. You can trim off stems of your coleus (about 4-6 inches worth) and place it in a small glass of water that's near bright, but indirect sun. Once you see roots growing off your clipping you can transplant them into some moist, damp soil.

Enjoy!