Viewing post #758284 by davidsevit

woofie said:How cold did your room get, do you know? Coleus most definitely do NOT like cold, so yours may very well be gone for good. Seedling heat mats are very good, but the large ones can be a bit expensive. I believe they ARE more energy efficient than some of the suggestions I've seen for using strings of Christmas lights, tho. As an emergency solution, I have used clamp-on light fixtures with reflectors and a 60 watt bulb positioned beneath the plant shelf, pointing up. But you have to be VERY careful with water in that situation. Here's a link to a DIY heat mat system that might be helpful, if you can locate the components:
http://www.vegetablegardener.c...

hi i will look up the mats idea with the christmas bulbs.i am always trying new ideas but i think in the end the plants must grow as close to their home conditions.