Solenostemon x 'Kaleidoscope'
Coleus
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Coleus (Solenostemon x 'Kaleidoscope') - Description
Solenostemon x 'Kaleidoscope' features dark purple leaves with bright pink margins for amazing contrast and texture in the garden setting. It's smaller leaves, robust shape, and fullness make it perfect for containers and for bright spots in your landscape. Use this with lighter colored coleus to create drama and contrast in your garden!
Coleus (Solenostemon x 'Kaleidoscope') - 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 x 'Kaleidoscope') - 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 x 'Kaleidoscope') - 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 x 'Kaleidoscope') - 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 x 'Kaleidoscope') - Soil and irrigation
New plants need warm temperatures and rich, loose, well-drained soil with regular watering.
