Can be planted out into borders or pots and displays taking advantage of the colourful foliage and they will last all summer until the frost. Alternatively, coleus is grown as a house plant.
It can also be grown from cuttings, taken just below a leaf node
These seed need light to germinate and must only be very lightly covered. Keep damp, cover with a plastic bag, but avoid becoming too wet. Pot on into individual pots as soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle at the two leaf stage.
For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 20°C / 68°F.Transplant the seedlings into separate pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. As they grow pot on into larger containers, when the roots become visible at the bottom of the pot
Giant Exhibition Palisandra is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.