Mostly grown as annuals, coleus are low-maintenance plants with attractive foliage. What makes coleus so popular is its versatility: the plants are easy to grow, stay vibrant in both sun and shade, and tolerate almost any soil type. Coleus (/ ˈkoʊliəs /, KOH-lee-əs) is a genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, sometimes succulent, sometimes with a fleshy or tuberous rootstock, found in the Afro-Eurasia tropics and subtropics. The relationship among the genera Coleus , Solenostemon and Plectranthus has been confused. Learn how to care for coleus plants indoors and outdoors. Discover varieties like Black Dragon and Rainbow coleus , plus tips on planting, light, watering, and propagation. Wondering how to properly care for ornamental foliage plants such as Coleus plants? Read here to know all about Coleus plants and understand how to care for them!
