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title: "Planta says this is “Combat” Coleus, the variegation is what sold me.…"
description: "Planta says this is “Combat” Coleus, the variegation is what sold me. Tips and tricks to keep her happy?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Mary Cole"
published: "2023-06-30T19:46:09.878Z"
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# Planta says this is “Combat” Coleus, the variegation is what sold me.…

_Posted by Mary Cole on 2023-06-30_

Planta says this is “Combat” Coleus, the variegation is what sold me. Tips and tricks to keep her happy?

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## 1 comment

### Brooklyn commented on 2023-06-30

Whenever my Coleus gets dry I soak it. I make sure it is almost fully dried out and soak her. It works really well. If you have egg shells or used coffee grounds, even cut up banana peels can add a lot of nutrients. (Make sure the coffee grounds are used and I suggest soaking the banana peels in water for a day to water her one a week for extra nutrients. The banana peels sometimes attract bugs!)

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