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- Q.How To Winterize A Inferno Coleus - It has been on the porch in a pot. Can I cut it back and put it in the ground ...
- Q.Coleus Leaves Eaten - I recently planted coleus along a walkway in FL - within days, I see that the leaves are being eaten ...
- Q.My Plant Is Top Heavy And Has Begun To Droop. How Can I Prune It Back To Help? - I made mistakes early on in the care of this plant but it has grown a lot in the past ...
- Q.What’s Eating My Annuals? - So disappointed my flowers especially coleus eaten overnight. I had applied slight to prevent snails. Today I sprayed dish soap.
- Q.Coleus Care - My coleus was only planted a few months ago and grew quickly and looked fantastic. It has almost overnight disintegrated Some ...
- Q.I Took Out My Coleus Last Fall And They Are Back Now End Of July. I Did Not Replant .??? - They are beautiful and hearty where did they come from?
- Q.Name Of A Plant - Hi whats the name of the plant you put its picture in the article 5 signs its time to ...
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September 27, 2018Q.How to winterize a Inferno Coleus
It has been on the porch in a pot. Can I cut it back and put it in the ground for the winter?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
September 27, 2018A.Coleus is grown as an annual in northern US. It will not survive winter outdoors. Consider trimming it (and taking cuttings to start new plants) and keeping it as a houseplant over winter. It is also easy to grow from seed but start 12 weeks before your frost-free date in spring. If you like coleus, enjoy browsing online seed catalogues. It comes in a large array of colors and leaf variations.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
October 26, 2018Q.Coleus leaves eaten
I recently planted coleus along a walkway in FL - within days, I see that the leaves are being eaten - holes in them. What can I do for this?
- Answered by
drtreelove on
October 26, 2018A.Look for snails or slugs in the dark night or early morning. If so use Sluggo snail bait (or get a duck :)
https://www.domyown.com/monterey-sluggo-plus-snail-slug-killer-p-1584.html
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March 17, 2019
TorontoQ.My plant is top heavy and has begun to droop. How can I prune it back to help?
I made mistakes early on in the care of this plant but it has grown a lot in the past year. The growth is good at the top but not at the bottom, and so the branches are weighing the plant down. Please help me restore its health for longevity! thank you in advance.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 17, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It looks like it could use just a little bit more light. These Coleus will get a bit leggy when they need light. If full sunlight from a window is not enough, you may need to invest in an indoor plant light.
As for pruning. You can do this at any time indoors. It will recover just fine. They are very hardy, and the more you trim them, the bushier they get.
This collection of articles will help you with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus
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tpurewal on
March 17, 2019A.thank you so much!!
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Anonymous on
June 23, 2019Q.What’s eating my annuals?
So disappointed my flowers especially coleus eaten overnight. I had applied slight to prevent snails. Today I sprayed dish soap.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2019A.I can't say for sure, but yes, Slugs could be the issue.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm
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Anonymous on
July 7, 2019Q.Coleus care
My coleus was only planted a few months ago and grew quickly and looked fantastic. It has almost overnight disintegrated Some of the stems have broken and it’s gone patchy and scrubby looking What the best way to rectify it please ?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2019A.Make sure you have been watering to keep soil moist; not dry or overly soggy.
Pinch back the stems to keep them from getting leggy.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-plant-care.htm
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Mszybeko on
August 10, 2019
Plainfield ilQ.I took out my coleus last fall and they are back now end of July. I did not replant .???
They are beautiful and hearty where did they come from?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 12, 2019
Certified ExpertA.They reproduce by seed, and sometimes by roots left behind.
This article will give you more information on preventing plants that reseed: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/managing-self-seeders.htm
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Wasan42 on
August 13, 2019
00961Q.Name of a plant
Hi whats the name of the plant you put its picture in the article 5 signs its time to water???? Thanx
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It appears to be a Coleus! This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-plant-care.htm
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