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Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Kiwi Fern' (Kiwi Fern Coleus, Flame Nettle)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001167



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Solenostemon
Species: Solenostemon scutellarioides
Cultivar: Kiwi Fern
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Houseplant
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Variegated
  • Chartreuse
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lobed
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Hanging Basket
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
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
  • Blue
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
  • Leaf Cuttings
Skill Level edit
Additional Short Notes add
  • can cause some skin irratation to sensitve skin edit | delete
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