Information About Under The Sea Coleus Collection

Coleus Under The Sea™ is a unique collection of coleus from Hort Couture®. All have sea-themed names, and resemble plants and creatures from the ocean. Sizes range from tiny and delicate to large and robust. Please enjoy our selections from this beautiful series of coleus.

Does coleus need lots of water?
How long does it take coleus to root in water?
Does a coleus come back every year?
Do coleus reseed themselves?
How do I bring my coleus back to life?
Do coleus like to be misted?
How often should coleus be watered?
What is the best fertilizer for coleus?
Can I root coleus in water?
How do you root coleus cuttings in water?

Does coleus need lots of water?

Aim to keep the soil moist but not wet, avoiding watering too heavily, as the plant is susceptible to root rot. Coleus plants in containers will need more frequent watering than those grown in the ground. During hot and dry summer months, Coleus container plants will need watering at least once a day, sometimes twice.

How long does it take coleus to root in water?

Step 4: Watch the coleus root

Rooting will generally occur in 3 to 4 weeks. Be sure to add fresh water as needed until the cuttings are fully rooted. When roots are 1 to 2 inches long or longer the cuttings are ready to be potted up. Rooted cuttings will survive in water for long periods of time.

Does a coleus come back every year?

Coleus is a perennial, a tropical shrub, that is not hardy except in warm, frost-free zones. Cannas are reliably hardy in the ground outside from around Zone 7 and upward (warmer.) ... Here in the Chicagoland area, zone 5, Coleus is grown as an annual.

Do coleus reseed themselves?

There are many plants that reseed themselves. Popular flowering plants that will come back year after year can include annuals, biennials and perennials. Annuals – popular annuals that reseed include forget-me-nots, coleus and marigolds.

How do I bring my coleus back to life?

If you notice your coleus wilting and the soil is dry, most likely it just needs water. It may look dead, but it's probably not. Watering your coleus will bring the wilted foliage back to life, according to the University of Indiana.

Do coleus like to be misted?

Coleus Humidity Needs

Most tropical plants need high humidity levels to survive, and the coleus plant is no exception. ... Unlike other tropical houseplants that require daily misting, you should avoid spritzing your coleus leaves. The water can leave marks on the velvety foliage and spoil the plant's appearance.

How often should coleus be watered?

In hot months, coleus plants grown in pots outdoors will need watering once or twice a day. If grown indoors, watering every two or three days is usually sufficient unless the air inside your home or grow space is especially dry.

What is the best fertilizer for coleus?

At the early stages of growth, coleus root development can be affected by high salts. A good target for EC in the root media is below 1.0 mS/cm. Keep ammonium nitrogen levels in the root zone less than 10 ppm by choosing high-nitrate-based fertilizers like, 13-2-13, 16-2-15 or 15-5-15.

Can I root coleus in water?

As coleus plants have grown in popularity their prices have increased accordingly, but coleus plants are easy to propagate and grow in water, allowing you to create a colony of the handsome houseplants. Take a six-inch cutting, and remove the leaves from the bottom four inches.

How do you root coleus cuttings in water?

Alternately, another method for how to root coleus cuttings is in water. After taking your cuttings, place them in a small glass of water and place this in bright indirect light. Change the water every other day. Once you see roots grow, you can transplant the coleus cuttings into soil.