Does Coleus Like Sun Or Shade? Coleus thrive in cool, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture is good, but soggy conditions cause root disease. Watering should complement available sun. Some modern coleus varieties handle full sun, but most still flourish with at least dappled shade and direct sun limited to morning hours. Should I water
How Do You Save Coleus For Next Year? Given adequate light, coleus overwinters easily indoors. Dig up healthy plants in the fall, just before cold weather hits. Make sure you get as much of the root system as possible. Pot your plants in suitable containers with well-draining soil and water them thoroughly. Can you save
How Far Apart Should You Plant Coleus? Plants should stand 12 inches apart in the garden. Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball. Do coleus like to be crowded? Do not crowd coleus close together. They spread out to about 16 inches across, so keep the leaves from
Is Henna Coleus A Perennial? Henna coleus is one of the varieties that have really been impressive in Hammond Research Station trials over the past few years. Like all coleuses, Henna is not a true annual even though we just grow it for the summer season. It is actually a tender perennial grown as a
Does Coleus Come Back Every Year? Does coleus come back every year? In tropical climates and in their native environment, Coleus is a perennial plant that can come back every year. During the cold season, the stems die back but the roots don’t. This allows perennials to regenerate the following year. How do you save