: any of a large genus (Coleus) of Old World herbs of the mint family including ones cultivated for their colorful foliage
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Often coleus don’t survive winters and have to be replaced each spring.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Geraniums, coleus, and begonias are easy to root, plant in a smaller container, and grow to head outside next spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
For example, coleus, geraniums, succulents, abutilon, sweet potato vine, and begonias are among the easiest.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Impatiens, geranium, coleus, and begonias root easily in water, damp perlite, or seed starting mix, says Hancock.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Geraniums, coleus, and begonias are easy to root, plant in a smaller container, and grow to head outside next spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
For example, coleus, geraniums, succulents, abutilon, sweet potato vine, and begonias are among the easiest.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Impatiens, geranium, coleus, and begonias root easily in water, damp perlite, or seed starting mix, says Hancock.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Coleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleus. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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coleus
noun
co·le·us
ˈkō-lē-əs 
: any of a large genus of herbs related to the mints and often grown for their leaves of various colors
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