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Care decision	ColeusColeus scutellarioides
Light	Part shade is a useful starting point; sun-tolerant cultivars and bright indoor positions need separate assessment. NC State Extension: coleus
Water	Lightly moist, with excess water able to drain. UF/IFAS: coleus
Soil & growing mix	Rich, loose, well-drained soil; use container growing medium in pots. NC State Extension: coleus
Mature size	Selections range roughly from 6 inches to 3 feet tall and wide; read the cultivar label. NC State Extension: coleus
Growing season	Grown for foliage through the warm outdoor season. NC State Extension: coleus
Winter & climate	NC State lists USDA zones 10–11; grown as a tender annual in colder regions. NC State Extension: coleus
Container fit	Well suited to containers. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	Cold-season survival requires a suitable indoor plan where coleus cannot remain outdoors. Move selected healthy plants before damaging frost. Illinois Extension: overwintering favorites
Equipment to consider	FELCO 6 bypass pruning shears
Evidence & next steps	Foliage gardens guides → Coleus Sun, Color, and Pinching: Change the Right Thing First Watering Containers in Hot Weather: A Practical Daily Routine Container drainage starts with the whole pot Read the growing reference NC State Extension: coleus UF/IFAS: coleus

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