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*Shipped to retailers and sold to everyone who is cool enough to incorporate Coleus in their garden. | |||
'''IX. Cultivars''' | '''IX. Cultivars''': Thousands of Cultivars | ||
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-http://www.ecke.com/datasheets/ff_ffx_cole.html | -http://www.ecke.com/datasheets/ff_ffx_cole.html |
Revision as of 21:06, 7 March 2006
Scientific Name: Coleus blumei or Solenostemon scutellarioides
I. Botany/History
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial, fast growth
- Origin: Indonesia, Malaysia, Africa
II. Uses
- Pots
- Bedding plants
- Hanging baskets
III. Propagation
- Sexual: Seed
- Asexual: Stem cuttings
IV. Growing/Flowering
- Light - (photosynthesis, photoperiodic responses): Prefer shade/light shade, can tolerate full sun. i.e. 1500~3000 foot candles. Coleus will develop more intense foliage color in shadier conditions.
- Temperature (recommended/necessary for different growth stages or growth regulation): Establish Coleus at 65F, after establishment grow 70-85F daytime temp. 55-65F night temp.
- Water: Provide adequate moisture
- Nutrition: Feed with complete fertilizers @ 150-200 ppm Nitrogen, E.C. of 1.2-2.0 is a good target. Provide clear water applications if excess soluble salts accumulate.
- Media/Potting/Planting: Rich, well drained, at a target pH of 5.5-6.3
- Atmosphere: Provide good air circulation at all times, maintain relative humidity 60-90% (if temperatures are cooler, lower humidity).
- Growth Regulation: *chemical: Uniconazole ~ controls height and diameter. *Pinching growing terminals of young plants will encourages dense, compact growth.
V. Special Considerations
- Osmocote is a well-balanced good slow release fertilizer.
VI Disorders
- Insect: Mealybug, Aphids, White fly, Nematodes, Spider Mites
- Disease: Stem rot, Root rot, Pythium, Botrytis
- Mutations: Browning on the edges
VII. Marketing and Grading
- Areas of production in U.S.: Everywhere
- Specific dates or holidays if applicable:
VIII. Postharvest Handling
- Shipped to retailers and sold to everyone who is cool enough to incorporate Coleus in their garden.
IX. Cultivars: Thousands of Cultivars
X. References
-http://www.ecke.com/datasheets/ff_ffx_cole.html