Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides)
Colourful foliage for shaded balconies and bright indoor corners. Choose your leaf pattern below.
- Height20–25 cm including pot
- LightBright indirect light or partial shade
- CareEasy
Colourful foliage for shaded balconies and bright indoor corners. Choose your leaf pattern below.
- Light
- Partial sun · 3–6 hours of direct sun
- Available height
- 20–25 cm including pot
- Free delivery over HK$1,000
- Estimated delivery in 3–7 working days after payment
- Carried in and placed (lift buildings)
Included in this price
One plant in a nursery pot with potting soil.
Estimated delivery: 3–7 working days · Rates vary by area & order value
Delivery rates & pickup
Free delivery: Tung Chung / South Lantau HK$500+; Discovery Bay over HK$800; other areas HK$1,000+.
Date confirmed by WhatsApp. Lift access: placed indoors. Walk-ups: building entrance; stair carry extra.
Pui O nursery pickup: Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm, by appointment once your order is ready.
Complete your plant setup
Add pots and care essentials to your order.
Choose a size to suit your nursery pot. Size details
Follow the bottle label for suitability and dilution.
Send up to 5 photos of your room or garden and we'll email plants, planters and placement within one business day.
What the price includes
- The plant: One plant in a nursery pot with potting soil.
- Delivery details: we message you to confirm a date; walk-up buildings are delivered to the building entrance.
- Pickup available: by appointment at our Pui O nursery, Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00.
- Care guide included: message us on WhatsApp any time after delivery.
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides)
Care & specifications
Colourful foliage for shaded balconies and bright indoor corners. Choose your leaf pattern below.
- Plant height
- 20–25 cm including pot
- Recommended placement
- Balcony · sheltered from wind and rain; Garden containers · sheltered from wind and rain
- Uses
- Ornamental foliage · Balcony
- Light needs
- Bright indirect light or partial shade
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Care level
- Easy
Full details & care guide
Coleus Scutellarioides
Add a burst of colour and decorative flair to your balcony, patio, or indoor space with Coleus scutellarioides . Celebrated for its richly patterned and intensely coloured foliage, this ornamental plant brings bold visual interest and artistic texture to containers, mixed plantings, and garden beds. Easy to grow and striking in appearance, Coleus scutellarioides is a favourite for gardeners and interior décor alike.
Key Features
- · Vibrant Ornamental Foliage: Displays a kaleidoscope of colours — including greens, reds, purples, yellows, and variegated patterns — that create striking visual contrast.
- · Versatile Decorative Use: Perfect for pots, planters, hanging baskets, borders, and indoor bright spots.
- · Shade‑Tolerant: Thrives in partial shade or bright indirect light, making it ideal for shaded balconies and patios.
- · Compact & Bushy Growth: Neat, compact habit creates a lush and colourful presence.
- · Beginner‑Friendly: Easy to grow with basic care and straightforward maintenance.
Specifications
- · Common Name: Coleus
- · Botanical Name: Coleus scutellarioides
- · Pot Size: H15cm x W12cm
- · Plant Height (excluding pot): 10cm
- · Total Height with Pot: 20-25cm
- · Foliage Season: Spring to autumn
- · Recommended Placement: Partially shaded balcony, indoor bright spot with indirect light, or garden bed
Care Tips
- · Sunlight: Prefers bright indirect light or partial shade; avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade leaf colours.
- · Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
- · Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during the growing season.
- · Maintenance: Pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth and maintain vibrant foliage.
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