Give them adequate drainage, potting mix with compost, regular water, and a little fertilizer a few times throughout the summer. They'll reward you with a lush and colorful display. Coleus in ...

Here are the main care requirements for growing coleus: Plant in rich, loose, well-worked garden soil or quality container plant mix. Wait to plant outdoors until the temperature reaches 60°F.

If you’ve already befriended coleus, you might think of it as a stalwart plant that ushers color—typically a bit of red and green—into your yard’s shadiest corners. But that’s not the ...