Alright, let’s talk about this… this… coleus stuff, ya know, the plants with the fancy leaves. I ain’t no fancy gardener, but I’ve had my fair share of plants, and these coleus, well, they’re somethin’ else.
So, you wanna know ’bout the lowest temperature for coleus, huh? Don’t go thinkin’ these fancy pants plants can handle the cold like my ol’ turnips can. Nope, these babies are like delicate little flowers, even though they ain’t flowers at all, just leaves, pretty leaves, but still just leaves.
Now, I heard tell that they can maybe, just maybe, handle a little bit of frost, like, a tiny bit. We’re talkin’ 33 degrees, somethin’ like that. But listen here, that’s pushin’ it, real pushin’ it. You leave ’em out in that kinda cold for too long, and they’re goners, dead as a doornail. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.
These coleus, they like it warm, real warm. Like, hotter the better, I say. Sixty degrees and up, that’s their sweet spot. Anything less, and they start sulkin’, droopin’ like a wet noodle. You don’t want that, do ya?
So, when winter comes a-knockin’, don’t be a fool. Bring them coleus inside. Don’t wait till the thermometer dips below 60. Get ’em in before they freeze their little… well, you know. They ain’t got no flowers, but they do have stems and roots and leaves that need protection.
- Bring ’em inside: Before it gets too cold, bring those coleus plants indoors.
- Find a sunny spot: They need sunshine, but not too much. Like a sunny window, that’s good. Not a dark corner, they won’t like that.
- Keep ’em warm: Make sure it stays above 60 degrees in the house. They like it warm, remember?
Now, if you’re one of them fancy folks livin’ down south where it never gets too cold, well, good for you. You might get away with leavin’ ’em outside all year round. But up here, no sirree. We gotta bring ’em in or they’ll freeze solid.
I heard tell some folks say 50s is the danger zone. You see the temperature gettin’ down into the 50s, you best be movin’ them plants or coverin’ ’em up. Wrap ’em in somethin’, a blanket, a sheet, whatever you got. Just keep ’em warm, that’s the key.
And when spring finally shows its face, don’t be too hasty. Wait till it’s nice and warm, like 70 degrees or so, before you put them coleus back outside. They don’t like no sudden chills, no sir. They’re like me, the older I get, the less I like the cold and the more I appreciate sunshine and warmth.
So, there you have it. Coleus cold tolerance, that’s what we’ve been talkin’ about. Keep ’em warm, give ’em sunshine, and they’ll be just fine. Ignore my advice, and well, don’t come cryin’ to me when your coleus plants up and die.
Now, I gotta go check on my own plants. Ain’t got no time for chit-chat all day. Just remember, warm is good, cold is bad, and coleus are fussy little things. You treat them right, they’ll look pretty for you. You don’t, well, they’ll just wither up and die and that will be the end of that. And who wants dead plants? Not me, that’s for sure.
Coleus plant care ain’t rocket science, but you gotta pay attention. A little bit of know-how goes a long way. And don’t go thinkin’ just because they look tough with those fancy leaves that they are tough. They’re not. They’re delicate little things, just like I said before. So take care of them properly or they won’t thrive. It’s as simple as that.
Some folks say they are annuals, meaning they only last one year. But that ain’t always true. If you treat them right and keep them warm, they can last for years. I’ve had some coleus plants that have lasted for several years, believe it or not. Just gotta know what you’re doing, that’s all. And now you do, or at least you should if you’ve been listening to me.
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