Coleus plant has striking multi-colored leaves and Is easy to grow in pot

Growing the coleus plant in the house is one of the easiest decisions a home gardener can make.

The plant is a very easy plant to grow in a pot, and even the most inept of gardeners should be able to successfully grow one.

As long as you provide it with plenty of food and water, it will thrive in the home as a potted plant.

To begin with, plant your coleus plant in the right kind of potting soil. This potting soil should be light and easy to drain. If you do not get the proper kind of potting soil, and do not allow the plant plenty of drainage, you could be asking for root rot.

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But not everyone lives in an area where this is possible, and it is more important that your plant get bright light than to fuss over where that light is coming from.

Artificial lighting to boost your plant's growth is not only acceptable, but some report that bigger, fuller leaves grow under artificial lighting than natural lighting.

As for temperature, any temperature above fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit will do. However, the best growing temperatures for this plant are 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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When it comes to watering your plant, make sure the water is kept moist, but not wet or soggy. If you over-water it, like any other plant, it will develop root rot and die. In addition to water, you should provide a mix of fertilizer, preferably a diluted mixture.

The most important part of growing this colorful plant species is to pinch off any flower buds that happen to grow. This is to prevent the flower from going to seed, which will cause the plant to die.

Growing this plant is very satisfying for most plant growers. One of the major reasons for this is that it is quick growing and hardy, and requires very little effort to be maintained.

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