Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
  
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
  
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
  
Soil Type
Damp
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
  
Aphids, Rats, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Watering Coleus and Taro
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 Taro Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Coleus and Taro 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 Taro is as follows:
Watering Coleus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Coleus in Winter: Ample Water
Watering Taro in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Taro in Winter: Average Water
Coleus and Taro 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 Taro diseases is very important factor of Coleus and Taro Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Coleus: Downy mildew, Red blotch and Stem rot
- Taro: Aphids, Rats and Snails
Coleus and Taro Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Coleus and Taro care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Coleus and Taro pruning is done as follows:
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Coleus and Taro fertilizers are as follows:
- Coleus fertilizers: Full-strength liquid fertilizer
- Taro fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Less fertilizing