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by Pascale
the Tuesday, 3 June 2025
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    the Tuesday, 3 June 2025 7 min.
  2. # Coleus Indoors: Preventing and Treating Diseases and Parasites Coleus (*Plectranthus scutellarioides*) is a popular houseplant prized for its vibrant foliage. While generally easy to care for, it can occasionally suffer from diseases and parasitic infestations. Here’s how to keep your Coleus healthy and thriving indoors. ## Common Diseases ### **Powdery Mildew** A white, powdery coating on leaves indicates powdery mildew, often caused by poor air circulation or high humidity. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Improve ventilation around the plant. - Avoid wetting the foliage when watering. - Apply a fungicide if necessary. ### **Root Rot** Overwatering leads to soggy soil, causing roots to rot. Symptoms include yellowing leaves and wilting. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Ensure proper drainage in the pot. - Water only when the top inch of soil is dry. - Trim affected roots and repot in fresh soil if rot is severe. ## Common Parasites ### **Spider Mites** Tiny, web-spinning pests that cause speckled, discoloured leaves. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Increase humidity (mites thrive in dry conditions). - Wipe leaves with a damp cloth. - Use insecticidal soap or neem oil. ### **Aphids** Small, sap-sucking insects that cluster on new growth, causing distorted leaves. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Spray with water to dislodge them. - Apply a mild soap solution or neem oil. ## General Care Tips - **Light:** Bright, indirect light maintains vibrant leaf colour. - **Watering:** Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. - **Humidity:** Moderate humidity helps prevent pests. By monitoring your Coleus and acting quickly at the first sign of trouble, you can enjoy its stunning foliage year-round! ????

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    # Coleus Indoors: Preventing and Treating Diseases and Parasites Coleus (*Plectranthus scutellarioides*) is a popular houseplant prized for its vibrant foliage. While generally easy to care for, it can occasionally suffer from diseases and parasitic infestations. Here’s how to keep your Coleus healthy and thriving indoors. ## Common Diseases ### **Powdery Mildew** A white, powdery coating on leaves indicates powdery mildew, often caused by poor air circulation or high humidity. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Improve ventilation around the plant. - Avoid wetting the foliage when watering. - Apply a fungicide if necessary. ### **Root Rot** Overwatering leads to soggy soil, causing roots to rot. Symptoms include yellowing leaves and wilting. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Ensure proper drainage in the pot. - Water only when the top inch of soil is dry. - Trim affected roots and repot in fresh soil if rot is severe. ## Common Parasites ### **Spider Mites** Tiny, web-spinning pests that cause speckled, discoloured leaves. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Increase humidity (mites thrive in dry conditions). - Wipe leaves with a damp cloth. - Use insecticidal soap or neem oil. ### **Aphids** Small, sap-sucking insects that cluster on new growth, causing distorted leaves. **Prevention & Treatment:** - Spray with water to dislodge them. - Apply a mild soap solution or neem oil. ## General Care Tips - **Light:** Bright, indirect light maintains vibrant leaf colour. - **Watering:** Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. - **Humidity:** Moderate humidity helps prevent pests. By monitoring your Coleus and acting quickly at the first sign of trouble, you can enjoy its stunning foliage year-round! ????

    by Leïla

    the Tuesday, 3 June 2025 6 min.
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