Plant Care Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'

Taxonomy

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Main Street Orchard Road'
Plectranthus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'

💦 Water

How often to water your Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'

Water needs for Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'
0.5 cups
every 9

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


🪴 Soil

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' is native to Tropical Africa and Madagascar.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'

Coleus 'Main Street Orchard Road'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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