Coleus - Religious Radish

For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. The Coleus Religious Radish, 'Coleus hybrid', has large warm red foliage that is flushed with almost black markings. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. ... more