| Description | Big Blonde (Solenostemon scutellarioides) A large growing Coleus with yellow leaves, red stems and petioles. |
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| Pronunciation | (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)(skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-10 |
| Sunlight | In full sun the leaves are bright yellow and stems brighter red. In shaded sites the leaves become greener. |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average patio |
| Leaves | bright yellow leaves , red petioles and veins |
| Stems | reddish |
| Dimensions | reaches 2-3 feet tall |
| Maintenance | Constant dead heading of flowers. As this plant gets larger the stems become more and more brittle. Should be in a place where it is not bumped or trampled by pets. Pruned to maintain shape. |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Cultivar Origin | Paul Ecke Ranch introduction |
| Misc Facts | (syn. Coleus blumei) |
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