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Q.My Hanging Basket Of Coleus Overnight Became Very Droopy. It Was Full And Beautiful, We Watered And Added Some Miracle Grow And Th

Zone Bentonville, AR | Anonymous added on June 8, 2021 | Answered

e next am was looking like it was about to die! Is it possible we over fertilized? We’ve had for several weeks and it was beautiful! Thank you for your help!

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BushDoctor
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Answered on June 17, 2021

It could be very likely that it is overfed, and overwatered. These are easy to overfeed, and will require very little nutrients.

I would amend the soil with a seedling soil mix, which will contain very little nutrients. This will dilute the soil in the container, now.

Here is an article that will help you with the care of Coleus:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/growing-coleus-in-a-pot.htm

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