Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Ensure good drainage in the pot to prevent excess moisture from accumulating around the roots.
Also known as Australian Spurflower · Cockspur Flower · Silver Dollar Plant
Little Spurflower (Coleus australis) is a small, groundcover plant with attractive foliage, often used in borders and as a filler in containers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid direct, harsh sunlight, especially in hot afternoons.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, avoid soggy conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and sudden cold drafts.
Light
25% intensity
Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Ensure good drainage in the pot to prevent excess moisture from accumulating around the roots.
Pinch back regularly to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Remove spent flower stalks to promote continuous blooming and prevent seed production. Pruning can also be used to maintain desired plant shape and size.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional) and plant in moist potting mix.
Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location with high humidity until roots form.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one with drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix to ensure healthy root development.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Photos of Little Spurflower (Coleus australis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Coleus |
| Species | Coleus australis |
Similar in genus Coleus
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