How to Care for Coleus in Winter

At-home tips to care for coleus during winter. Learn how to water coleus, eliminate gnats on your house plants, and how to get more growth on your coleus, and maintain a healthy plant during the winter months.
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[@prasantbisoi1781]

Beautiful collections. Thanks for sharing valuable informations.

[@mrssmallhands7516]

Beautiful collection! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@GardeningGays]

Thanks for watching

[@rodneycore4597]

Came across your video because I now have my first Coleus plant. It was just growing carelessly in the yard, not sure why, but I saw it and didn't want to kill it with the weeds so I dug it up, brought it in the house, AND now I have to figure out how to care for it. Your video gave some good advice on how to do so. I now know which Coleus I have, the Wicked Witch, LOL! You also gave some good advice on getting rid of those pesty bugs...keep up the good work...thanks!

[@GardeningGays]

Truly appreciate it, thank you so much

[@RiaWallace]

Beautiful plants. How you have them displayed brings warm sunshine to cold days.

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much, indeed it does

[@paultheplantparent2702]

Awesome video!!! Coleus is my favorite genus! Huge collection here too. We need more coleus videos!!! 😃😃😃🌱

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much

[@terriekaufman3681]

This is The Pond Liner Lady in Vancouver, WA! You guys are great and I have a fun idea for you and those watching. I raise Canna's and instead of just planting them as most people do, you included, did you know that a Canna can sit in the water in your pond? They love being submersed in bio pools and I could send you a picture if you like but not sure how to do it here. They want WATER big time!

[@GardeningGays]

That's interesting, never seen them in that setting. Do they spread as much in he water?

[@karint1956]

Thank you for all the tips to control fungus gnats.

[@GardeningGays]

Of course, thank you

[@paulclark2224]

i enjoyed your vidio very useful info. thanks again from charlotte nc

[@GardeningGays]

You are quite welcome, thank you so much for giving us a chance

[@theresadyson61]

Great job! So educational! Beautiful environment. Keep up the good work .💐👏🏽

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much 😍

[@CindyYip-wm2oo]

Love your videos! Not sure if you had one on the questions I have. First, I would like to take the ones I have in the ground and plant them up inside for the winter. Would you recommend this? If yes, what precautions would you take and what potting soil would use?

[@sandiloftis3180]

Great tips. Glad I found this.

[@dianagutierrez1490]

Thank you !

[@glynisford3303]

Really nice guys. Clearly explain how to care for these plants. Loved fish net stockings and electric lime

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much

[@theweirdplantguy4873]

Love Roseydawn. Great resource for Coleus.

[@benamundsen6866]

Good job 👍💖

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you

[@annepinckney4374]

Thanks from SC

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

Just saw the "Gardening Gays" theme! Fantastic! My partner and I share a lovely greenhouse together, with our speciality being rare species and scented-leaf pelargoniums ("geraniums"). I've subscribed to your channel and we can enjoy watching your video tips together. 🤗 🌿

[@GardeningGays]

Awww. Thanks for the kind words and subscribing. We truly appreciate your support. We'd love to connect with you on Instagram. Find us there @gardeninggays and send us a message.

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

@@GardeningGays okay I'll try to find it. 🙂

[@c.wilson6723]

Fabulous info! Just subscribed to your videos. This is my first time doing coleus cuttings. Great tip = water from base! ✅

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much, truly appreciate it

[@omshanti4982]

I use neem oil. Perfect.

[@GardeningGays]

We didn't have as much luck with it with gnats. With spidermites on other plants worked great

[@lisacrandall9438]

Love Coleus!! Thanks for sharing all the Coleus care tips. I have trouble with mine getting leggy. Thanks for the tips and explanations for trimming. Just subscribed.

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much for supporting us

[@suzanneseguin763]

I have a Spiced Cury and it’s the one that grows the most last summer. Bought it small last Spring and at the end of September it was almost 24 x 24 inches. Full sun, loved it’s color green olive with orange tones on the new leaves. 💕

[@GardeningGays]

Awesome, we love it's growing habits, doesn't require pinching

[@kdozier2935]

wonderful information, thank you!

[@GardeningGays]

Happy you found it useful! Thanks for watching.

[@lakeaugustgardens1484]

Awesome video guys. Congratulations on your growth! LOVE coleus. Do you take cuttings and root them first or stick the directly in the ground?

[@GardeningGays]

We root them before planting outside.

[@LaMontWheat]

About to plant up the ones that got rooted.

[@jenniferprueser3804]

You have such a beautiful collection!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you for watching

[@user-pv9bz6mc6q]

Love this video! 😃 I took sticks in my coleus since it started to hang. I have given it plenty of water and it seemed to help a little, but not enough. Should I cut the plant down instead?

[@GardeningGays]

If you do mind the cut down look, yes... Cause it will flash out beautifully is two weeks

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

Hardest plants to bring through the winter, but I'm going to keep trying!

[@GardeningGays]

As long as you have a nice bright and warm spot for it, you should have no issues

[@TheSoilandGreen]

Coleus and tomatoes root extremely well in water just take cuttings. Put under a 10 dollar LED light 18 hours a day.

[@joewilds3960]

They need temperatures 50' or higher, always water just only enough to completely wet the entire soil. Test measure 6,8,10,or more ounces to know how much for each size container, Always water from around the top, not in one spot and keeping the leaves dry in bright light, east or north window, shaded south or west window.

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

@@joewilds3960 Thank you. Is that American temperatures? I'll have to check what that is in the UK. Probably around 20° or so. Hopefully more success this winter as I've some lovely specimens now. 🤗

[@Abdallino]

Well done.... Useful video title

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much for watching, we truly appreciate your support

[@doloresruth9914]

Thank you for the video. Learned a lot. But I have one that I don't know the name of, looks like freckles on it , beautiful. I'm trying to winter 3 cuttings this year. Thank you again.

[@lisacrandall9438]

I just got a firecracker coleus from Walmart. It’s very unique.

[@GardeningGays]

Indeed it is, had to look it up

[@johnsantangelo7773]

Found your video today and perfect timing because I was looking at the coleus I rooted from the summer and it was looking sad. I will take some of your helpful tips. Thanks so much guys for all the information

[@GardeningGays]

So glad we could help!

[@johnsantangelo7773]

@@GardeningGays Thank you, checking out some more of your videos, glad I found you guys. Wish you the best!

[@DarkAngelForever1990]

Thank you very much i have a Heartbreaker i have brought inside for the first time will try all the care tips you guys suggested. I am using grow lamps indoors. If there are any other tips please let me know.

[@GardeningGays]

Had to look that one up, looks stunning. Grow lights will work, if it gets too big during winter months, don't hesitate to trim it back

[@kleakatrah206]

Wow!! Thank you!! Very informative!! Clearly your collection is thriving because you know what you are doing. For my Critter Spray I use: 1 TBSP each: Peppermint, & tea tree, Castile soap (not dish soap) I use Dr Woods Castile soap. 1 TBSP Neem oil, 3 TBSP’s hydrogen peroxide (3%), 1/2 cup isopropyl (70% is fine), (buck.25 store) 4 cups distilled or reverse osmoses water. WORK AWESOME! Spray water on the leaves to blast any critters off. Then spray over and under leaves and the soil with the DIY CRITTER SPRAY. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse. Then repeat (if it’s the first time, if you have an infestation, or for new plants.) Be careful and test plants first. Especially thin leaves, they are sensitive. Spray under planter too and in the water tray. Bugs like to hide there. ESPECIALLY THRIP!! UGGHHH!! I have holes on the bottom of all my planters so that I can flush them out. All of my 70+ plants are in semi-hydroponic substrate, mostly PONS. For me this is easier to flush the plant. For my maintenance I just spray around the perimeter of the plant avoiding near roots or foliage. I also spray into the water in the bottom tray at least once a week, to deter critters. This spray is safe for humans and pets. I seriously irradiated my thrip infestation and have kept it under control. They are very hard to get rid of, especially if you have a ridiculous # of plants like we do. This works for all critters, even outdoors. I use it for ants on my balcony. For fungus gnats if you spray around the perimeter, like my maintenance treatment, that should work too. Happy plant growing!! 🪴💚🥗🍀🍀🍀🍀 BTW!!! I absolutely love Trinity!! I have always wanted an English Bull terrier!! She is an English Bull terrier right? I’ve mostly seen the white ones.

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much for the awesome tip. We usually always have Dr Bronner's peppermint soap on hand. Knock on wood, we have managed to eradicate our issues. And yes, Trinity is an English Bull Terrier! They are the sweetest dogs. She's 5 now, and we've had her since she was 13 weeks 🐶 🐾

[@gretap3917]

Great video and to the point .I like it .

[@GardeningGays]

Glad it was useful. Thank you for watching!

[@tracyholmes9605]

Hi, great channel. My coleus are several feet, outside. I love that look and they don't seem upset by spidermites. Can I ask how I overwinter these? Cuttings?

[@GardeningGays]

If they are in the ground, I would say propagate the cuttings. If they are already in the pots, depending on the growing zone that you are in but we start bringing ours in once temperatures start dropping below 50 degrees. Here what we do with adult plants throughout the winter if they get too big kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXzQfn6daLRobZI

[@Hustis1]

So as long as they get enough light and care they won't die back inside over winter? Mine are all indoors from cuttings and I have them under grow lights. But I was told they would start to die or loose leaves until spring then grow back again.?? Can I transplant during winter indoors to bigger pots?

[@GardeningGays]

Only time they start to die back is after they bloom. Just keep pinching off any blooms you see and you'll have a beautiful plant year around. You can transplant any time into the bigger pot. They just don't grow as fast during the winter

[@Hustis1]

@@GardeningGays thank you

[@Ms.L.1030]

I love your videos and great job on your beautiful Coleus 🙂 I just planted seeds this summer and they are growing perfectly. It will be time for me to bring them inside as the temperature will be dropping soon. I did some cuttings and put them in water and noticed black spots on the leaves 😞do you know what can cause this to happen? They have roots now which is great, but the leaves are not. I appreciate your feedback. Also, where did you get your pots? I love the tip for watering from the bottom, I will definitely be trying this method as I have the worst gnat's issue and it's driving me crazy!!! I did put the Vinger in cups as you mentioned and will see how that works, fingers crossed.

[@GardeningGays]

Thank you so much for watching and your comment. As for the black spots: are your leaves touching the water? You want to make sure that with your cuttings your leaves don't touch the water. That can create this problem. As for the pots, we got them from our favorite unsung hero the Dollar Tree! They usually have some amazing finds during the spring. Glad the other tips are working in your favor 💚

[@Ms.L.1030]

Thank you so much for the response, no, I made sure from previous propagating experiences, can it be the water? I will have to check my Dollar Tree for the pots 🙂Also, you guys are the best, love the videos and I am a subscriber 🙂@@GardeningGays

[@winnysneece694]

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[@Forevergardening99]

AWESOME video! So educational & informative. Just ordered some Coleus plug plants. How many would you put in a pot with a size such as the ones you have. Thanks again

[@GardeningGays]

Thanks! We only do one plant per pot to allow that particular variety to grow without competition.

[@Forevergardening99]

@@GardeningGays thanks for quick response. Also, do you fertilise your Coleus plants?

[@GardeningGays]

Yes we do when we pot them up. Usually late spring once it's starting to warm up.

[@ajwatson9974]

I love coleus unfortunately I decided to plant them in the ground! I was away foe awhile only one left and hanging on for dear life 😢😢😢😢😊

[@GardeningGays]

Why? We plant lot of them in the ground with great success

[@bettymcmenamin]

What about spraying with Liquid Seven before bringing the plant inside? Are you just trying to keep it natural? This spray kills hundreds of insects and pests. Any opinion on this? Thank you.

[@GardeningGays]

We avoid use of chemicals as much as we can

[@BarrySumpter]

How do you manage gnats?

[@GardeningGays]

Water from the bottom, keep top of the soil dry. Gnats need moisture and nest in first inch of the soil. We talk about it in one of the videos