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Coleus and Kou Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

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, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site
Drought and Salt

Watering Coleus and Kou

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 Kou Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Coleus and Kou 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 Kou is as follows:

  • Watering Coleus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Coleus in Winter: Ample Water

  • Watering Kou in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Kou in Winter: Average Water

Coleus and Kou 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 Kou diseases is very important factor of Coleus and Kou Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Coleus: Downy mildew, Red blotch and Stem rot
  • Kou: Root rot and Snails

Coleus and Kou Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Coleus and Kou care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Coleus and Kou pruning is done as follows:

  • Coleus pruning: cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems

  • Kou pruning: Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Coleus and Kou fertilizers are as follows:

  • Coleus fertilizers: Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  • Kou fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer