Does coleus prefer shade or sun?Coleus is easy to grow and can be grown on the balcony or in the courtyard at home. It is very afraid of the scorching sun, so in late spring and summer, it must be properly shaded and not exposed to strong sunlight, otherwise its leaves may be burned. Does coleus like the sun?Coleus is a sun-loving plant that requires more than 5 hours of sunlight a day. It can receive direct sunlight in the other three seasons except summer. Coleus can be exposed to the sun in the summer, but it is afraid of being overexposed to the sun. Its leaves will become scorched yellow and black after being overexposed to the sun. At this time, you should provide shade in time, water it, and then trim off the bad leaves. Is Coleus shade tolerant?Coleus likes sunlight, so it should be placed in a sunny, well-ventilated place for maintenance. It should not be placed in a shady place for a long period of time, otherwise there will be insufficient sunlight, the plant will grow thin and weak, resulting in long internodes, sparse leaves, and leaf fall. Coleus growth environmentColeus does not have high requirements for soil, and it can grow in ordinary garden soil. However, in order to promote better growth of the plant, it is best to provide it with loose, fertile, breathable acidic soil. At the same time, this plant prefers warmth and grows well in a suitable growth environment. The most suitable temperature for growth can be maintained at around 15-25 degrees Celsius. The temperature for wintering should be maintained above 10 degrees Celsius, and the lowest should not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius. Coleus cannot tolerate drought and likes to grow in an environment with high humidity. The climate is different in different seasons, and the frequency of watering is different. It needs to be watered in time in spring, twice a day in summer, and sprayed regularly. In autumn and winter, watering should be gradually reduced. |
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