Re: coleus

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• Subject: Re: coleus
• From: M* S* <s*@javanet.com>
• Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:21:45
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My best guess: I've never had trouble with coleus, but, could they need
more humidity? If the air is too dry, or if they are in direct sun, the
beginning roots may not be able supply the cutting with enough water. Or
maybe an insect problem? Mealy bugs are the bane of my coleus' existence.

At 04:52 PM 9/14/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Hello All,
>Supposedly coleus is an easy plant to propagate, I've been told. Well not
>for me. I take the cutting, place it in a little water till shoots happen,
>then place it in seed starter soil. Soon they all wilt and drop dead. I
>have tried using root hormone, and not putting them in water, but still
>they drop dead.
>Thanks for help
>Pat  zone 7 BC Canada
>
>
>

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