Definition of coleus
:any of a large genus (Coleus) of Old World herbs of the mint family including ones cultivated for their colorful foliage
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A: A lot of rain and a little fertilizer pop out the growth of the coleus.
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Lightly trimming back a plant, such as a coleus, hibiscus or impatiens, every now and then will keep it more compact and bushy.
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Plant summer flowering bulbs in sunny locations wherever a pop of color is needed or to fill in bare spots — coleus, cannas, dahlias, gladiolas and elephant ear (needs shade).
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Obtain durable color for summer from bush daisy, caladium coleus, pentas and zinnias.
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Plants for sale include flowers such as zinnias, petunias, wave petunias, marigolds, celosia, coleus, snapdragons, salvia, spiderwort, geraniums, impatiens and begonias.
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A few more tips from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden: ▪ Build a hot-themed bed with just three plants: coleus, crotons and cannas.
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The Titicaca water frog (Telmatobius coleus), one of the largest aquatic frogs in the world, goes by a unique nickname.
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Origin and Etymology of coleus
New Latin, genus name, from Greek koleos, koleon sheath
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Definition of coleus for Students
:a plant grown as a houseplant or a garden plant for its many-colored leaves
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