Are coleus safe for animals (cats and dogs)
No. These are toxic to, both cats, and dogs. Here is an article for more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-plant-care.htm
I have a coleus that is dark purple that the leaves close at night if I water it to much the leaves hang over the pot so I stop watering it and they come back up But lately it has been hanging over the pot and even though I don't water it or I do doesn't seem to matter. I have been keeping it in a glass door window so that it would get the sun but when I touch the leaves they feel cold do you think thats why it may die? I've had it for maybe 2 years and it is in the same pot it is so big I don;t know how to get it out of the pot without killing it. Thank you
You may need to repot your plant and use a good commercial potting mix. Choose a pot that is just one size larger then the existing pot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/growing-coleus-in-a-pot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/overwintering-coleus.htm
Are they poisonous to pets?
Yes, they are toxic to all housepets, and ruminants. Make sure to keep these out of reach, or worst case scenario, out of the area completely. All of my toxic plants were relocated prior to my children being born, and believe me I had some gems. Better to be safe then sorry, though.
Why do my Inferno Coleus look washed out and not growing quickly? I live in South Louisiana. Thank you
Coleus prefers shade and their colorful leaves will wash out if receiving too much sun. They also like some moisture. The new leaves look fine which leads to too much sun as the culprit and not some disease or water problem.
is Coleus male or a female plant?
Most cultivars produce, both male and female blooms. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-plant-blooms.htm
Is it ok for coleus plants to flower, or is it that mine are going to seed?
Over the years, hybridizers have simply been crossing the top-perfoming coleuses together and keeping the best for further breeding. Genes for self-branching and also delayed flowering have become the norm.
Thus, you no longer have to pinch or prune most modern coleuses: they grow perfectly without your help.
Some varieties are not as “advanced” as others and begin to bloom early, in August or even July.
Pinching off coleus flowers is a snap: just squeeze the spike between the thumb and forefinger until it comes free. Or cut it off with pruning shears. It only takes a second.
Do i need to cut back the seeds in order to keep it growing strong i the fluorescent green one and I really appreciate your time also it said water the green one in but the water wasn't even in there for a couple of days and it started rotting the leafs if you can help I would so appreciate it I was so proud of them then I listened to the wrong people on the internet thank you so much
This is actually a Bromeliad plant.
This plant only blooms once, and it may produce a 'pup' that can be propagated.
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/watering-bromeliads.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-pups.htm