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Posted by johnh_or Portland OR Z8 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 26, 09 at 13:29
| I have 3 potted plants...each about 2 feet high. I usually just pull them at the end of the season and get new plants in the spring. I'd like to try bringing them in this winter to a southern window. My question is....how far should I cut them back? I'm going to take some tip cuttings too but would like to keep the plants growing also. |
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RE: Question for the Coleus overwinterer folks
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- Posted by tapla z5b-6a MI (My Page) on
Mon, Oct 26, 09 at 14:48
| There's really no limit to how far you can cut them back - especially if they were growing well when you brought them in (high stored energy levels). To be safe, I think I'd cut them back to just above the first set of decent looking leaves (not necessarily large leaves - just so they look like they want to come into their own). You can always prune back again after they back-bud. Al |
RE: Question for the Coleus overwinterer folks
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| Thanks Al! I haven't brought them in yet. Our daytime temps have still been in the low 60's and they are still putting out growth. I think I read one of your posts that said you can prune them just like you would a tree? Also saw your pic of your Bonsai Coleus.....fantastic! |
RE: Question for the Coleus overwinterer folks
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- Posted by tapla z5b-6a MI (My Page) on
Mon, Oct 26, 09 at 17:04
| Yes (like a tree), they respond readily and very predictably to pruning & pinching. I've grown several over the years as bonsai, & ended up giving them away after a few years. Good luck. Al |
RE: Question for the Coleus overwinterer folks
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| May I suggest that you offer any excess cuttings for trade or SASBE? I know that I am looking for coleus cuttings. I would guess that others are as well. |
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