NIKA SEEDS - Flowers Coleus Mix - 100 Seeds

 COLEUS BLUMEI MIX  Coleus is an upright annual or short-lived perennial plant. The height of the plant is 10 to 15 inches. It can grow indoors and outdoors. Planting instructions:  Cover seeds with 1/8" of seed starting soil. Then, water lightly. Plants germinate and grow rapidly if the soil temperature is kept at 70 degrees or higher. Days to Germination: 7 - 14. Contrary to popular belief, Coleus plants thrive in full sunshine, partial shade, and to some degree, full shade. Leaf drop is common. Coleus likes loose and rich soil which drains well. Add a general fertilizer regularly. If planting in your flowerbed, space plants one foot apart. Coleus prefers well drained soil. But, do not be allow the soil to dry out. Pruning will cause the plant to grow bushier. Coleus is very tender annual, and are susceptible to even a light frost. If you are planning to bring them indoors, do so well before the first frost. In the spring, make sure to leave them indoors, until all danger of frost is past. When bringing Coleus plants indoors, leaf drop is a common plant problem. It should be temporary, as the plant adjusts to lower light levels.