Coleus venteri aka Spur Flower

Q: What are the water needs for Spur Flower

Spur Flower should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Spur Flower

Spur Flower 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 Spur Flower

To ensure optimal growth, the Spur Flower prefers bright indirect 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: 13914

Genus Coleus Family Lamiaceae Order Lamiales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Spur Flower

More information about Spur Flower

What is the region of origin of Spur Flower

Spur Flower’s native range is Old World Tropics and Subtropics.

What are the water needs for Spur Flower

Spur Flower should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Spur Flower

Spur Flower 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 Spur Flower

To ensure optimal growth, the Spur Flower prefers bright indirect 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 Spur Flower

The Spur Flower does not demand additional humidity levels. Water is mostly absorbed by the roots of plants, rather than their leaves, and the best way to provide humidity to your plants is through watering the soil.

How to fertilize Spur Flower

Once the Spur Flower has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Is Spur Flower toxic to humans/pets?

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

More info:
Wikipedia • GBIF

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