Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Damp
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
  
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
Ammonium Nitrate
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
  
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Watering Coleus and Heather
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Coleus and Heather Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Coleus and Heather care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Coleus and Heather is as follows:
Watering Coleus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Coleus in Winter: Ample Water
Watering Heather in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Heather in Winter: Average Water
Coleus and Heather Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Coleus and Heather diseases is very important factor of Coleus and Heather Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Coleus: Downy mildew, Red blotch and Stem rot
- Heather: Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust and Verticillium Wilt
Coleus and Heather Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Coleus and Heather care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Coleus and Heather pruning is done as follows:
Coleus pruning: cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems
Heather pruning: Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Coleus and Heather fertilizers are as follows:
- Coleus fertilizers: Full-strength liquid fertilizer
- Heather fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate