{"product_id":"25-chocolate-mint-coleus-seeds-green-brown-foliage-plant","title":"25 Chocolate Mint Coleus Seeds – Green \u0026 Brown Foliage Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Mint Coleus is a striking foliage plant prized for its serrated leaves that blend rich chocolate-brown centers with bright mint-green edges. This easy-to-grow annual adds bold color and texture to shaded borders, containers, and houseplant collections. Its compact, bushy habit makes it a versatile choice for gardeners looking to brighten low-light areas with dependable leaf color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from seeds, Chocolate Mint Coleus offers a cost-effective way to fill beds and pots with vibrant foliage. Plants perform best in partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. While grown primarily for its ornamental leaves, it may produce small spikes of blue flowers in late summer. Start seeds indoors before the last frost for earlier color, or sow directly outdoors once the soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive green and brown foliage with serrated edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit suitable for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown as an annual in most climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in partial shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides season-long color from spring to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solenostemon scutellarioides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer (flowers are secondary to foliage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Chocolate Mint Coleus seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover, as light aids germination. Maintain a temperature of 70-75°F and keep the medium evenly moist. Seedlings typically emerge in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant into individual pots and grow on in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the danger of frost has passed, harden off plants and set them in the garden or containers. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in partial to full shade. Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Pinch back growing tips to encourage a fuller, bushier habit. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Remove flower spikes if desired to prolong foliage display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Chocolate Mint Coleus seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824633446710,"sku":"FOLIA2-812","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7074809029_br31.jpg?v=1793003760","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-chocolate-mint-coleus-seeds-green-brown-foliage-plant","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}