Coleus - Pineapple

Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. The Coleus Pineapple, 'Coleus hybrid', has scalloped edges that adds to the already impressive contrast of ruby and chartreuse foliage. ... more information