How To Propagate A Red Coleus Plant

I have a red coleus plant that I've propagated

 over and over again. I use them as fillers for

 my larger containers or in the landscaping.

They also make a nice houseplant and

 are low maintenance.  

To keep the plant healthy and full, I pinch

 back the new shoots or just cut them off 

and plant the cuttings elsewhere. 

If the soil is kept moist I can just stick
 them right into the container or garden.

 I've had good luck with that method,

 but if I want to be sure of a good 
plant for a container I'll propagate

 by letting them root in water first. 

Coleus is one of the easiest plants to 

propagate. The process is simple and 

straightforward, making it a good choice 

for your first attempt. The plant produces 

beautiful foliage in a variety of colors. 

All you need is: a healthy coleus plant,

a jar with water, and potting soil. 

Snip a cutting from an established plant 

that has two leaves and about 2 inches of

 stem. Pinch the top terminal new growth.

Partially fill a jar with water. Put the stem

 into the water, but do not let the water 

touch the leaves. Replenish or change the 

water as needed. A healthy root system 

emerges from the cutting in less than a week. 

Plant the cutting in a pot with potting soil, 

or right into your garden in suitable climates. 

Make sure to keep the soil  of the new

coleus evenly moist. 

I usually cut a bouquet of coleus and fill 

a Ball jar. It looks pretty on my table and 

when the roots sprout I can plant it

and start the process over again. 

I've used the method with basil HERE,

 clerodendrum vine and  HERE.

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