Coleus caninus aka Dog Be Gone

Q: What are the water needs for Dog Be Gone

Dog Be Gone should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Dog Be Gone

Dog Be Gone loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Q: What is the sunlight requirement for Dog Be Gone

To ensure optimal growth, the Dog Be Gone prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Taxonomy ID: 12241

Genus Coleus Family Lamiaceae Order Lamiales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Dog Be Gone, Pee Off Plant, Scaredy Cat Plant, Dog Hullwort, Semidesert Hullwort

More information about Dog Be Gone

What is the region of origin of Dog Be Gone

Dog Be Gone’s native range is Old World Tropics and Subtropics.

What are the water needs for Dog Be Gone

Dog Be Gone should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Dog Be Gone

Dog Be Gone loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

What is the sunlight requirement for Dog Be Gone

To ensure optimal growth, the Dog Be Gone prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

What's the right humidity for Dog Be Gone

The Dog Be Gone is not in need of supplementary humidity. Most water is taken in by plants through their roots, thus soil watering is the most efficient way to provide humidity to your plants.

How to fertilize Dog Be Gone

The Dog Be Gone should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Is Dog Be Gone toxic to humans/pets?

Ploi's records do not contain confirmed information on the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event of accidental ingestion of plant material with questionable toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.

More info:
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