Coleus inferno
Also known as
Coleus Kong Rose
Taxonomy
Solenostenum scutellariodes
Solenostenum
How to care for Coleus inferno
How often to water your Coleus inferno
every 9
Coleus inferno needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Coleus inferno in your home
a window
Coleus inferno may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Coleus inferno
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 inferno after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Coleus inferno
Coleus inferno
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.