Coleus 'Witch Doctor'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

How to grow Coleus 'Witch Doctor'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Witch Doctor is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Growing Witch Doctor from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 65°C / 149°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Witch Doctor about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Witch Doctor

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Witch Doctor is a tender plant.

Harvesting Witch Doctor