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Hot Lava Coleus Plant

9.99
  • - Painted Nettle
  • - Height: 14-18 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Late Summer
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Hot Lava Coleus Plant
Plant Features

Hot Lava Coleus Plants produce fiery red foliage that comes alive with its serrated, ruffled edges and intense color combinations of deep pink, red and orange! 

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart, depending on the variety
  • - Coleus can be grown in containers, borders, or as bedding plants

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
  • - Use well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
  • - Add compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil structure and fertility

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
  • - Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf spotting
  • - Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season
  • - For container plants, use a half-strength fertilizer solution every 1-2 weeks

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness
  • - Remove flower spikes as they appear to promote foliage growth
  • - Trim leggy growth to maintain shape and size

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like mealybugs, whiteflies, and spider mites
  • - Monitor for diseases such as root rot and downy mildew, especially in humid conditions

Foliage Indicators:

  • - Prized for its vibrant, colorful foliage rather than flowers

Light Requirements:

  • - Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates
  • - Leaf color is often more vibrant in brighter light conditions

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Can tolerate brief periods of higher temperatures with adequate moisture
  • - Protect from cold temperatures; damage can occur below 40°F

Companion Plants for Coleus:

  • - Caladium: Offers large, colorful foliage that complements Coleus' diverse leaf patterns
  • - Impatiens: Provides colorful flowers in shaded areas where Coleus thrives
  • - Begonias: Offers both attractive foliage and flowers to pair with Coleus
  • - Ferns: Add textural contrast to Coleus' bold foliage
  • - Hostas: Provide large leaves with varying colors and patterns to complement Coleus in shade gardens
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall, Tall
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low
Mature Spread 10-14 inches
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Multicolored
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly No

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Nice and healthy

I've only recently planted, so I can't say how long it will take me to kill it, but the plant arrived quickly, in perfectly healthy condition, and was packed very securely - without an exorbitant shipping charge.

From Celia | August 18, 2024


Colorful Coleus!

Ordered 5 coleus as they grow very well in Tucson and add such great color to the garden. They shipped quickly and were packed very well. Good size plants for the price and vey healthy. Once in their pots, they have taken off. I love that GrowJoy has such a variety of options.

From Dana | September 15, 2023


COOL COLEUS

BRILLIANT COLOR HEALTHY LEAFY PLANT

From Madeline | August 22, 2023


Gorgeous

Gorgeous colors. It arrived healthy & undamaged (very impressed with the packaging!) and now grows beautifully in my garden. Would be nice if we could post pics of our lovelies.(hint, hint)

From Anne | August 05, 2023


Beautiful plants

The Hot Lava Coleus plant is quite striking with its color. The plants arrived in super shape and we are so looking forward to watch it add color and texture to our garden.

From Robert P | April 29, 2022


Striking color

Great addition to my shade garden. Plants were very heat tolerant. Deer and rabbits left them alone.

From Carol | December 20, 2020


Plant Review

Plants arrived within week after order, in heavy-duty cardboard boxes. Plants were out-growing their containers with some roots at the point of curling at bottom of their containers. By far, this shipment with healthy, over-sized plants really impressed.

From Kenneth | August 01, 2019


Coleus

Beautiful plants nice. Big ones arrived in good shape and were shipped fast I would recommend you buy from them really great

From Mary | July 18, 2019


Love the name

I am guilty of buying plants based on the name but at least when I order them from GrowJoy I know I won’t be disappointed by the plant I receive. Always great plants!

From karen | June 07, 2019


Velvety

Always thought of coleus as a houseplant (grandmothers and mom) ordered 3 different varieties and transplanted to pots and now they grace my shade garden. In a week or so, they have gotten even richer in color and velvety - beautiful. I will certainly try to keep them going through winter inside to get another season out of them. I remember cutting off pieces and rooting in water, hope that still works!

From Edith | June 23, 2018


I love this coleus

I buy this Hot Lava Coleus every year, it looks so good in my container garden

From Sheila | May 20, 2016


a beautiful addition to my container

The Hot Lava Coleus looks great in my container garden.

From anonymous | May 18, 2016


a hot plant for your shady garden

The Hot Lava Coleus is great in my shady garden.

From Sheila | August 18, 2015


Hot Lava Coleus

Love the color! Arrived in great condition! Doing well in my garden!

From Nikolas | July 23, 2015


Hot Lava Coleus Plant

This is my second season ordering the Hot Lava Coleus from GrowJoy. Like last year, the shipment came at the appropriate time, and the hearty plants were well protected with proper packaging. The plant is striking in my garden as a contrasting complement to orange marigolds and other bright colored blooms.

From John | May 17, 2014


Hot Lava Coleus Plant

This is my 4th or 5th year ordering from GrowJoy and they have exceeded my expectations once again. Even with the harsh past winter my plants arrived healthy and carefully packaged. I wish all online nurseries were this exceptional!

From Brigette | April 27, 2014


Hot Lava Coleus plant

we bought this plant last year and we are reordering again. It is beautiful and filled out well and turns the most beautiful colors.

From anonymous | March 25, 2014


Beautiful Coleus!

The plants arrived in good shape although a little "droopy" which is to be expected. Put them in potting soil immediately and they are beautiful and growing like mad. Would order from here again

From Virginia | July 01, 2013


Hot Lava Coleus Plant

I don't know if I was shipped the correct plant. My Hot Lava Coleus looks NOTHING like the picture. No day glow pink or red tones....it is brown auburn color with hints of a wine/burgandy. But despite the extreme color difference, it is hardy and full, and is very attractive in it's brown/maroon coloring.

From Gary | June 18, 2012


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