| Common Name | Marble Coleus |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Plectranthus |
| Species | Scutellarioides |
| Variety | Marble |
| Origin | Southeast Asia / Cultivar Hybrid |
| Blooming | Rarely blooms indoors; small blue/purple spikes in summer if conditions allow. |
| Leaf Color | Green with white variegation (marbling), sometimes with hints of pink/red depending on light intensity |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during winter dormancy
Bright indirect light; direct sun may scorch variegated leaves but intensifies color in cooler months
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during active growth (Spring/Summer)
Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness and remove flower spikes to preserve foliage vigor
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