Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto') in the Coleus Database - Garden.org

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General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height:	16-24 inches
Plant Spread:	15-20 inches
Leaves:	Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen
Flowers:	Inconspicuous
Flower Time:	Fall
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant
Uses:	Cut Flower Suitable as Annual
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Common names

Coleus
Painted Nettle

Botanical names

Accepted: Coleus scutellarioides
Synonym: Plectranthus scutellarioides
Synonym: Solenostemon scutellarioides

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Location: Bluestone Path garden
Date: 2014-10-07

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Location: Bluestone Path garden
Date: 2014-10-07
Garden setting

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Location: Northwest N.J.
Date: 2019-04-25

Uploaded by NJBob

Location: My garden, central NJ, Zone 7A
Date: 7-9-15
Coleus El Brighto

Uploaded by Njiris

Date: 2009-08-02
Zone 4 Wisconsin

Uploaded by goldfinch4

Location: Kitchen counter
Date: 2009-1012

Uploaded by pirl

Location: Work area
Date: 2011-1012
Potted.

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$Location: Cincinnati, Oh Date: September 2011 El Brighto, one of my \"brightest\" coleus$

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Location: Guest room under an ordinary 60 Watt light bulb for the winter.
Date: 2013-03-13
Thrived regardless of not having it under the perfect lighting.

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Location: Kitchen counter
Date: 2009-1012
Cuttings being rooted.

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Location: Hosta kitchen garden
Date: 2012-0817

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Location: Bluestone Path garden
Date: 2014-10-07

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Comments:

Posted by kqcrna (Valencia, Pa - Zone 6a) on Oct 22, 2011 10:07 AM concerning plant:

El Brighto is well named. In a sunny spot its bright color and contrasts are outstanding. It is one of my biggest, heartiest, most vigorous coleuses. With adequate pinching it becomes a full, well-branched plant. It is easily propagated by stem or tip cuttings.

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