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ItalianoHerbs · Easy · Bright indirect to full sun
Indian coleus
Coleus barbatus · also known as coleus barbatus, forskohlii · Family Lamiaceae
Main photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Indian borage, known in Brazil as boldo, has velvety, bitter leaves traditionally used in teas for digestion. It is a fast-growing shrub, easy to propagate from cuttings. In a pot it reaches about 1 metre.
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 3 days
- Care
- Easy
- Pets
- Keep away from pets
How to care
Where to put it
A bright windowsill or a sunny patio in summer.
Light
Bright light with some direct sun. Bring indoors before frost.
Watering
Water when the top of the compost is dry; it doesn't like waterlogging.
About the plant
It is not Chilean boldo, a tree from another family; the two only share a common name.
What it likes
- Lots of light, with sun
- Moist, free-draining compost
- Regular pruning
What it dislikes
- Waterlogging
- Severe cold
- Deep shade
Pets and children
- Keep away from pets
If any part is eaten, contact a vet or a poisons information service.
Listed in: Easy-care plants · Herbs, fruit and veg · Genus Coleus
