Plant Care Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'

Taxonomy

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'
Plectranthus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'

Water needs for Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'
0.5 cups
every 9

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' 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?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Coleus 'Wicked Hot® Wicked Witch' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch': 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 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' 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.


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' 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 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' 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!


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' 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!


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' is native to Tropical Africa and Madagascar.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


šŸ‚ 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 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch', 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 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'

Coleus 'Wicked HotĀ® Wicked Witch'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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