Plant profile
Coleus
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Colorful foliage annual with vivid combinations of pink, green, burgundy, and lime.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Fast
Space
Small space, up to 90 cm
Typical cost
₹50-150
Why it works
Good fit notes
Extremely colorful foliage
Care tip: Pinch flowers off to keep foliage lush
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Coleus is commonly treated as toxic to cats and dogs; human risk is generally mild irritation or stomach upset.
Keep away from chewing pets; wash hands after pruning if skin-sensitive.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Buy compact, bushy plants with strong leaf color.
- Pinch flower spikes to keep foliage dense.
Avoid
- Leggy weak growth
- Stem rot
- Mealybugs
- Faded color from poor light
Plant personality
Useful traits
Coleus is grown for colorful foliage rather than flowers.
Pinching tips keeps it compact and bushy.
Leaf color changes strongly with light exposure.
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