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Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000631



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Solenostemon
Species: Solenostemon scutellarioides
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Houseplant
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
  • Purple
  • Variegated
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Chartreuse
  • Burgundy
  • Pink
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Hanging Basket
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Lavender
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • for many this is an annual, but can be brought inside to overwinter. edit | delete
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  Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister'
  Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Electric Lime' (Coleus)
  Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant)


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petunia (333)
IBinsanity (55)
Bernieh (621)
toni (36069)
zuzu's petals (2148)


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