{"product_id":"coleus-scutellarioides-folia-mosaic-copy","title":"Coleus blumei - Rainbow Coleus (a variety of patterns)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColeus blumei '\u003c\/em\u003eRainbow Coleus' \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Deep 4 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColeus are tender tropicals that are generally grown as annuals because they are hardy only in USDA Hardiness Zone 11. This brightly colored variety has multiple patterns. It thrives best in semi-shaded areas, with a warm, humid location with indirect light. They are not happy in overly dry conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColeus is an excellent houseplant that will add color to those dreary winter days. Rainbow variety has bold and bright shades of maroons, burgundys, pinks and iguana green. At their compact size, they are perfect for both indoors and outdoors.  Great for containers and planters!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual \u003c\/b\u003e(Perennial indoors)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eColeus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e has long been considered a shade plant but the best leaf color is achieved with morning sun and some degree of afternoon shade. Many varieties do well in both shade and part-sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColeus like warm soils with good drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAim to keep the soil moist but not wet, avoiding \u003c\/span\u003ewatering\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e too heavily, as the plant is susceptible to root rot. \u003c\/span\u003eColeus\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e plants in containers will \u003c\/span\u003eneed\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e more frequent \u003c\/span\u003ewatering\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e than those grown in the ground. During hot and dry summer months, \u003c\/span\u003eColeus\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e container plants will \u003c\/span\u003eneed watering\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e at least once a day, sometimes twice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage: \u003c\/b\u003eMultiple shades of iguana green, pink, maroon and burgundy leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther notes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePinch stem tips if you want to control height and increase bushiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eColeus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a plant that has been \u003c\/span\u003eused\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e since ancient times to treat heart disorders such as high blood pressure and chest pain (angina), as well as respiratory disorders such as asthma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePhoto Credit: C. McKowen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay Plant Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52840222130493,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0382\/9058\/7693\/files\/2A60E064-80C4-459A-B230-CEFD64DA823F.jpg?v=1789587316","url":"https:\/\/uc-master-gardeners-of-monterey-bay-plant-sales.myshopify.com\/products\/coleus-scutellarioides-folia-mosaic-copy","provider":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}