Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Picture Perfect Red'
Coleus
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Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Picture Perfect Red') - Description
Feast your eyes on this complementary color to 'Rose', but darker green with a deep red center and a rose and cream throat. Very large leaves on slightly smaller plants, not as showy, but dark and seductive. The 'Red' and 'Rose' make a great-"picture perfect" couple. Both grow to about 3' high by 3' wide.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Picture Perfect Red') - Growth
Most Coleus grows best in strong indirect light or light shade. In warmer climates, these plants can be used as bedding plants. In temperate climates, they are generally grown as annuals.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Picture Perfect Red') - Planting
Very easily propagated from sowing the seeds. The seeds are generally inexpensive and readily germinate. Also, you can make stem cuttings from last year's growth.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Picture Perfect Red') - Pest
Many insect pests can be a problem. Scale, whiteflies and mealybugs. Additionally, the spores of downy mildew will often germinate on the leaves of Coleus.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Picture Perfect Red') - Interesting facts
Coleus plants are in the same family as mints and if your Coleus is allowed to flower, you would definitely see the resemblance. These plants are widely cultivated for their exotic and vibrant-colored foliage; however, they were originally native to Southeast Asia and Malaysia.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Picture Perfect Red') - Soil and irrigation
New plants need warm temperatures and rich, loose, well-drained soil with regular watering.
