Coleus And Its Cultivation

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Coleus is sometimes also called nettle. In nature, this plant is especially common in Africa and Asia. Among flower growers, Coleus received recognition due to the fact that it is very unpretentious in care, it can be grown from seeds, and there is no need to create any special circumstances for its development

Gardeners also grow this plant on their own plots, but even in a room, the coleus will grow normally and quickly as well. Coleus includes a lot of different varieties and varieties. The height of one flower can even reach half a meter. And its decorative appearance is presented in the form of egg-shaped pointed foliage, the color of which is of a different nature.

Coleus leaves are located on juicy, albeit drooping, flower stalks. At the same time, the bright color of these elements of the plant has an amazing decorative appearance. Florists grow a wide variety of Coleus varieties in their homes. The most popular, of course, are green and white-yellow flowers. But for lovers of originality and originality, you can also use colors such as lilac, pink, purple, brown, crimson and others. In some varieties of the plant, patterns in the form of spots or stripes can be observed. Some leaves have a wide or narrow contour along the edge. At the same time, even novice florists will be able to grow a non-capricious coleus in a room without problems and special efforts, carrying out minimal care for it, regardless of where the flower grows - at home or on the street.

How to grow Coleus by cuttings?

There is no need to provide complex and laborious care for coleus, due to which they are easily and simply grown in any home. For these purposes, one of two propagation methods should be chosen - either cuttings or sowing seeds. Flower stalks cannot branch very well on their own, due to which it is possible to acquire a neat and dense crown only if the plant has many shoots. For this reason, at home, pruning and pinching of the Coleus is mandatory.

As cuttings, elements are used that are cut from adult flowers, more precisely, from their upper part. They should have multiple leaves. Spring cut young seedlings can be specially placed in water to strengthen the roots, or it can be done in another way - by digging into a light soil mixture containing sphagnum and sand. Usually, the first roots can be seen within a week. It is at this time that the plants are considered prepared for transplanting into separate containers.

You can create amazing flower arrangements from different varieties of coleus in one place. Especially if the flowers have different shades. To do this, young plant seedlings are placed in one large container at a distance of ten or fifteen centimeters from each other. While the flowers are growing, the grower will need to pinch them regularly. This will help them to bush and create an attractive round shape. Thus, the house or the area around it will be decorated with multi-colored carpets of plants.

How to grow Coleus from seeds?

It is not at all difficult to grow an amazing Coleus from seeds. The seeds for the procedure can be purchased or collected by yourself. In any case, they will give many shoots. In addition, young seedlings will grow and develop very quickly and efficiently. However, growing Coleus from seeds still has a number of special factors.

Coleus are those flowers that are very fond of light and warmth. As a consequence, in order to get healthy and sustainable seedlings, you need to start sowing flowers at the beginning of spring. It is during this period that the light part of the day begins to increase. This will help to avoid weakening the seedlings and pulling them out, which often happens when there is a lack of sunny flowers. Coleus will also develop much faster than in a planting situation in the autumn or winter season.

Planting plants in the springtime of the year will help save the grower's time, as well as his efforts and efforts. In the spring, the flower will be able to receive enough heat, due to which there is no need to install additional lighting and greenhouse conditions. As a container for growing Coleus, it is best to choose shallow pots or boxes with holes for drainage.