Coleus FlameThrower™ Chipotle

General Information

Great accent plant in mixed containers.

Grower Information

Perfect for quarts and mixed containers. Its uniquely colored and shaped leaves add texture in ideal for small pots and mixed containers.

'UF12-82-3'

Protection Information: PP27,288

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Liner

Prefinished

URC

Growing Information

General Information

Height: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)

Spread: 16 - 18 in. (41 - 46 cm)

Exposure: Shade, Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 4-6

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 2-3

Comments: Avoid stretch. Transplant on time. A daminozide spray (1,500-2,000 ppm) 10-12 days after stick can help to reduce stem elongation.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 4,000-10,000

Temperature Day: 74-85°F (23-29°C)

Temperature Night: 59-70°F (15-21°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 0-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Generally not needed. Uniconazole-P(S) 5-10 ppm or a daminozide 2,500-3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000-1,500 tank mix(S) can be used to maintain habit as needed.

Pests: Thrips, aphids, whitefly

Diseases: Root rot

Finishing Comments: Scout plants regularly for whitefly. Avoid crowding at all stages.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots: 1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Pots: 3-4 ppp, 8-11 weeks

Garden Details

Scientific name: Solenostemon scutellarioides

Common Name: Coleus

Hardiness Degree: 38°F (3.3°C)

Blooming Season: Autumn, Spring, Early Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Shade Tolerant

Water: Heavy

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 16 - 18 in. (41 - 46 cm)

Height: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)

Width: 16 - 18 in. (41 - 46 cm)

Exposure: Shade, Sun

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