I got this beauty from farmer’s market. How do I keep her happy?

by forthehottea

11 Comments

  1. Mizzerella

    its coleus it goes outside in the shade. some people have them as houseplants but they probably have them in a south/west window (the high light areas for houseplants).

  2. sowhat-if-i-die

    Mine needs a lot of sunlight and prefers warmer temperatures
    However, direct sunlight will definitely burn it since it’s so fragile (almost lost mine 2 times)

  3. Paulawill2

    A light watering weekly, talk softly 1st sign of yellow or wilt move to a different location till you find the perfect light. Good luck. Its just beautiful!

  4. Neither_Drag_835

    Mine used to like water a lot, but you’ll see it for yourself. This can be a very dramatic plant. And if you put it outside, bring it back inside when it gets cold. Forgot mine and now it’s gone.. 

  5. Apprehensive_Law8012

    Start from whatever conditions it was grown in (guessing outside in the shade based off how tight and plentiful the foliage is). Then when you want to / need to move it or change conditions, do it slowly.

    Also quarantine any outside plant when you bring it inside. There’s a lot of stuff that keeps pests at bay outdoors that you won’t have indoors.

  6. Fantastic-Way3665

    Mine did ok inside under grow lights but thrive outside getting bright light most of the day and shade around midday

  7. RedSparrow1971

    Morning sun, afternoon shade and trim, and trim, and trim again (prop trims, then later? Trim them)

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