Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle
Flame Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus deotiularscsielAccepted
Solenostemon eilliusadsrcetoSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8b
Leaves:Malodorous
Broadleaf
Flowers:Other
Suitable Locations:Terrariums
Uses:Suitable for forage
Resistances:Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Root
Crowns
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Not suitable for containers
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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Comments:
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