Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Crimson Ruffles'
Painted nettle
Also known as Solenostemon 'Crimson Ruffles', Coleus 'Crimson Ruffles'
- Height × spread
- 0.7m × 0.6m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 5C & above (RHS H1c)
Availability
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About this plant
This showy form has frilly leaf edges, the leaves themselves being coloured beetroot red with purple veining, the leaf edge is green. It is a hearty form. General care: These are exotic perennials that are generally grown in the greenhouse or conservatory. They are often used as bedding plants for summer display where their intricate foliage can add zest and interest.
- Foliage colour
- Green, Red
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 0.7m
- Spread
- 0.6m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Indoors, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 5C & above (RHS H1c)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Indoor light
- A light position not direct sun
- Indoor temperature
- 5C minimum temperature
- Use for
- Bedding plant
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Feed with high nitrogen feed
Use a houseplant feed that is high in nitrogen each fortnight from May until August.
Where food elements are listed as three numeric values on the label representing in order Nitrogen(N)-Phosphorus(P)-Potassium(K), choose one where nitrogen has a high value.
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Water regularly during growth
Water regularly while in growth.
Adopt a regime that means the plants are thoroughly watered every week so that they do not become dessicated. In hot weather watering may need to be more frequent, but less often in cool or moist conditions.
Winter
Winter · Indoors
Feed with high potash feed
During winter give the occasional feed with a houseplant fertiliser that is high in potash (potassium).
Where food elements are listed as three numeric values on label representing in order Nitrogen(N)-Phosphorus(P)-Potassium(K), choose one where potassium has a high value
Winter-Spring · Indoors
Water lightly in winter
The soil should remain just moist during the cold months when the plant is not in growth. Trickle a little water onto the soil surface every couple of weeks if the soil is dry. Do nothing if it is moist.
The roots remain active in winter and benefit from small amounts of moisture so they don't become completely desiccated.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Loam based houseplant compost for repotting
Buy container or house plant compost that is loam based if possible (i.e. is based on John Innes compost number 2 or 3. This contains more fertiliser and is better suited to established plants.
John Innes no. 1 has the lowest level of fertiliser and is used for seedlings and young plants, so is generally used where plants will be 'potted on' after a number of weeks.
Indoor temperature · Planting
5C minimum temperature
This plant requires a minimum temperature of 5 Centigrade.
Indoor plant · Planting
Position in indirect light indoors
Give the plant a position that is cool and light, and away from direct sunshine.
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