| Botanical name | Coleus x hybrids |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Description:Flowers are insignificant next to the foliage.Remove flowers to prolong plant life. |
| Common name(s) | Flame nettle |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: Foliage colours range from green to purple, pink, yellow and white. |
| Maintenance | Moderate maintenance required, Pinch back for bushiness and remove flowers to prolong plant life. |
| Common pests and diseases | Downy mildew, mealy bugs, aphids and white flies. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow in trays and space seedlings 250 mm apart. |
Coleus x hybrids (Flame nettle)
- Botanical name: Coleus x hybrids
- Common name(s): Flame nettle
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
Good foliage plants for semi-shaded areas. Foliage colours range from green to purple, pink, yellow and white. Sow in trays in spring and space seedlings 250mm apart. Flowers are insignificant next to the foliage. Pinch back for bushiness and remove flowers to prolong plant life.
Family: –Â Lamiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: KOE-lee-us x HYE-brid
Coleus x hybrids requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Description:Flowers are insignificant next to the foliage.Remove flowers to prolong plant life. 
Description: Foliage colours range from green to purple, pink, yellow and white. 
