How to care for newly purchased coleus

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1. Soil

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Lighting

5. Fertilization

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I just bought the Coleus, so don’t rush to repot it first. It’s best to let it adapt to the environment at home. Provide it with an indoor temperature of 20-25°C and good ventilation conditions, and pay attention to appropriate shading. Don't water in a hurry at this time to prevent water accumulation in the pot soil causing root rot. After it adapts to the environment and begins to grow, replace it with soil that is well-drained, well-permeable, soft and fertile. When replacing the soil, apply a thin layer of fertilizer at the bottom of the pot as base fertilizer.

1. Soil

1. Soil

When you first buy it, you can change the pot and soil after adapting to the environment. It has higher soil requirements. It is best to have well-drained, well-permeable, soft and fertile soil, and it is best to add some humus. If possible, you can also add some base fertilizer, such as plant ash, etc. It is best to use a breathable pot, such as a mud pot, etc. Be sure to pay attention not to damage the root system when changing pots to prevent root infection and stunted development.

2. Temperature

< p>Be careful to adjust the room temperature when you first take it home. 20-25℃ is the most suitable ambient temperature for it. During winter, the temperature should not be lower than 10℃, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow or even fall off. Do not let its maintenance environment have large temperature changes, which will affect its rooting and branching.

3. Watering

It needs to keep the pot soil moist during the growth period. It is more afraid of drought and is also afraid of waterlogging caused by accumulation of water. Don't water it in a hurry when you first buy it to prevent water accumulation and root rot. If watered too much, the leaves will easily lose color, which will affect the viewing.

4. Lighting

< p>Don’t place it in a place with strong sunlight when you first buy it home. It is best to breed it in a living room with soft sunlight. Because the intensity and duration of light have a direct impact on the color of its leaves. When there is sufficient sunlight every day, the leaves will be bright and transparent, but if they are exposed to the hot sun for a long time, the leaves will become rough and lose their luster. But if it is kept in a shaded environment for a long time, the leaf color will also become dull.

5. Fertilization

Coleus does not have high requirements for fertilizer. When planting, it is best to apply sufficient base fertilizer. When changing pots, add a thin layer of fertilizer at the bottom of the pot. Just be fat. Fertilizing once every half a month during its rapid growth period will help promote root growth.

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Lighting

5. Fertilization

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