Who has had success with Coleous?
I just threw mine out
No matter what I tried nothing worked
not enough water, too much water, low light, too much light
Nothing satisfied her
She got infested with white fuzzy mites/bugs
Too much for me to even try
This one was way too finicky
On the other hand my River Coleous is perfect (I'll post later)
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No matter what I tried nothing worked
not enough water, too much water, low light, too much light
Nothing satisfied her
She got infested with white fuzzy mites/bugs
Too much for me to even try
This one was way too finicky
On the other hand my River Coleous is perfect (I'll post later)
#coleus #plantcorner #pestcontrol #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #greggang #greggers #greggivesback #gregfeedback #gregfeedback #greggerssupportinggreggers
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Oh no, I'm sorry . 😢 I've had mine living for around 4-5 years now. My son gave me seeds for a gift. So I want to keep them living for as long as I live. It's a personal goal of mine!
In the future just so they know they propagate REALLY easily in water and get roots really fast. So that way if one isn't doing well just prop it and start again.
They look great for the first year and then start to get more sparse. So every year when that happens I propagate and keep a dozen or so going. Then do it all over again! Just cut right below a node leave a few leave on top stick the node in the water and a week later there will be roots.
What I've learned is the more you prune the better and more full they look.
They like water, but it's best to let them go almost dry. That's the trick to avoid those brown edges.
Never let them flower. It takes too much energy from them. Their foliage is pretty enough without flowers. And that keeps the plant healthy and strong much longer.
Bugs are also attracted to the flowers, especially ants. Another reason to lose the flowers. If they are allowed to flower and they go to seed they die!
Your white fuzzy mites were likely mealy bugs if you get them again.
Treat with neem oil every 3 days for 3 weeks.
Mine do best with no direct sun under a grow light. That's where they are happiest.
Interior walls are best they don't like temperature fluctuation, whether the temp go up or down they hate it!
In the future just so they know they propagate REALLY easily in water and get roots really fast. So that way if one isn't doing well just prop it and start again.
They look great for the first year and then start to get more sparse. So every year when that happens I propagate and keep a dozen or so going. Then do it all over again! Just cut right below a node leave a few leave on top stick the node in the water and a week later there will be roots.
What I've learned is the more you prune the better and more full they look.
They like water, but it's best to let them go almost dry. That's the trick to avoid those brown edges.
Never let them flower. It takes too much energy from them. Their foliage is pretty enough without flowers. And that keeps the plant healthy and strong much longer.
Bugs are also attracted to the flowers, especially ants. Another reason to lose the flowers. If they are allowed to flower and they go to seed they die!
Your white fuzzy mites were likely mealy bugs if you get them again.
Treat with neem oil every 3 days for 3 weeks.
Mine do best with no direct sun under a grow light. That's where they are happiest.
Interior walls are best they don't like temperature fluctuation, whether the temp go up or down they hate it!
@SuperbRaspfern I figured it was mealy bugs but there were so many I just got rid of it
I have saved others but this one just got me so upset
Yes I agree on rooting them in water
I rooted my River (River Walk Coleous) and let me tell you she's another pain
This one just loves water
She definitely does not like to be dry 🤦🏼♀️
I have saved others but this one just got me so upset
Yes I agree on rooting them in water
I rooted my River (River Walk Coleous) and let me tell you she's another pain
This one just loves water
She definitely does not like to be dry 🤦🏼♀️
@TheConservator I had her outside
She didn't like it
I moved her to another area
Didn't like it
Brought her inside and it was over 😞
She didn't like it
I moved her to another area
Didn't like it
Brought her inside and it was over 😞
Honestly, Shannon said it all! 🙏🏻
As a coleus fan, I’d encourage giving them another chance. In your case, Central Florida is actually perfect for growing them year-round, indoors AND outdoors in a bright spot. In my experience, your pink one is a slow grower and doesn’t like being paired with others, while the green one on the left can develop very big leaves with proper care and fertilizing. The variety on the right grows super fast, went from tiny in spring to huge by summer for me. Coleus can be trial-and-error at first, but they’re forgiving and usually show you when something’s off. Pest management is key; you gotta prune, treat, and inspect early, but propagation is easy, so it’s okay to discard plants that are too far gone.
Wishing you the best with your cute river walk; mine is fighting the mealies with my help but some battles are worth winning if you ask me 🫢
As a coleus fan, I’d encourage giving them another chance. In your case, Central Florida is actually perfect for growing them year-round, indoors AND outdoors in a bright spot. In my experience, your pink one is a slow grower and doesn’t like being paired with others, while the green one on the left can develop very big leaves with proper care and fertilizing. The variety on the right grows super fast, went from tiny in spring to huge by summer for me. Coleus can be trial-and-error at first, but they’re forgiving and usually show you when something’s off. Pest management is key; you gotta prune, treat, and inspect early, but propagation is easy, so it’s okay to discard plants that are too far gone.
Wishing you the best with your cute river walk; mine is fighting the mealies with my help but some battles are worth winning if you ask me 🫢
@LaBori276 I can grow Coleus well up here in Jax, but interestingly, I’ve had trouble growing this Wasabi variety that you have pictured here. I’ve tried growing it a few times and it always seems to have problems.
It’s very hard to not get mold on plants that like moisture in Florida! Especially if you mulch.
I’m growing many of the same Coleus varities as you. I have mine in a few companion planters and they are all doing pretty well right now, though I have to redo these planters. Didn’t plan it right.
It’s very hard to not get mold on plants that like moisture in Florida! Especially if you mulch.
I’m growing many of the same Coleus varities as you. I have mine in a few companion planters and they are all doing pretty well right now, though I have to redo these planters. Didn’t plan it right.
@LaneyLichen oh how beautiful
I've had issues
I think this was the 3rd time I've tried
I'll try again but not anytime soon
☺️
I've had issues
I think this was the 3rd time I've tried
I'll try again but not anytime soon
☺️
@user4706 that one will definitely grow quickly
That's the one I currently have and she most definitely likes to be wet
That's the one I currently have and she most definitely likes to be wet
Hi Maisie. I'll give you a couple tips for when you try again.
The first thing is what looks like a terracotta pot. Definitely a bad combo for a coleus. At least it looks like terracotta I could be wrong though. But terracotta pulls the water away from the roots too fast. You definitely don't want that with coleus. You either want a glazed porcelain or plastic. Something that will hold water longer is much better for a coleus. Mine are kept in glazed porcelain.
Then if you ever move them give them time to adapt slowly to the new location. Never just move it and leave it the shock will take them out!
Day 1&2 2 hours
Day 3&4 4 hours
Etc. slow and steady. I know it's extra work but it really helps.
I totally get you not wanting to deal with mealbugs. Especially when they are really bad. You probably saved yourself from a lot of work because those little guys do travel!
I know how you feel just throwing in the towel sometimes, you're just thinking "NOPE, I'm done!"😂
Maybe, next year you can try again after the PTSD has passed. 🩷
The first thing is what looks like a terracotta pot. Definitely a bad combo for a coleus. At least it looks like terracotta I could be wrong though. But terracotta pulls the water away from the roots too fast. You definitely don't want that with coleus. You either want a glazed porcelain or plastic. Something that will hold water longer is much better for a coleus. Mine are kept in glazed porcelain.
Then if you ever move them give them time to adapt slowly to the new location. Never just move it and leave it the shock will take them out!
Day 1&2 2 hours
Day 3&4 4 hours
Etc. slow and steady. I know it's extra work but it really helps.
I totally get you not wanting to deal with mealbugs. Especially when they are really bad. You probably saved yourself from a lot of work because those little guys do travel!
I know how you feel just throwing in the towel sometimes, you're just thinking "NOPE, I'm done!"😂
Maybe, next year you can try again after the PTSD has passed. 🩷
@SuperbRaspfern oh thank you
I will try ☺️
I will try ☺️