Coleus ‘Crown Jewel’ - urzicuta regala cu frunzis burgundy si margini aurii

Known by the popular names "decorative nettle" or "rainbow nettle", Coleus ‘Crown Jewel’ is a spectacular variety of Solenostemon scutellarioides, cultivated for its large, velvety, and brightly colored leaves. This cultivar impresses with deep burgundy shades contrasted by fringed edges of bright lime green – a true botanical jewel that attracts attention in any setting.

The plant has a compact and branched habit, with rapid growth and an excellent ability to adapt in pots, planters, or flower beds. It is ideal both for outdoor use in the warm season and as an indoor plant in bright spaces.

🌿 General characteristics:

• Full name: Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Crown Jewel’

• Botanical synonyms: Coleus blumei, Plectranthus scutellarioides

• Common names: decorative nettle, rainbow nettle

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Plant type: decorative herbaceous foliage, annual (or perennial indoors)

• Leaves: broad, serrated, velvety, deep maroon with yellow-green edges

• Flowers: small, blue-lavender, insignificant; can be removed to maintain a compact shape

• Habit: compact bush, with strongly branched stems and symmetrical growth

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: strong indirect light or partial shade; avoid prolonged exposure to strong direct sunlight

• Temperature: optimal between 18–30°C; does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C

• Watering: consistent – substrate should be kept slightly moist, but not soaked

• Soil: fertile, well-drained – universal substrate with added perlite or peat

• Fertilization: biweekly during the growing period (spring-autumn).

For a compact and lush appearance, periodic pinching of the tips is recommended. In the cold season, the plant can be brought indoors and kept in a pot until spring.

✔️ Advantages:

• Intensely colored foliage with remarkable contrast – burgundy + lime green

• Decorative and easy to shape plant, ideal for gardens, terraces, and indoor spaces

• Fast growth and good adaptability

• Can be grown in pots, planters, borders, or as a tropical accent

• Can be overwintered indoors and kept as a decorative perennial plant

🔔 Note: Being a plant grown for its foliage, some specimens may show minor aesthetic imperfections (small spots or slightly affected edges) without this affecting the plant's health. Leaf shades may vary slightly depending on light and substrate.

Height with pot included approx. 35 cm