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title: "The app is telling me to trim back 30% on my Coleus Oxford Street! It…"
description: "The app is telling me to trim back 30% on my Coleus Oxford Street! It was the size of my hand when I got it early summer. I have brought it inside since it’s…"
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author: "Tinkles"
published: "2024-10-23T17:58:59.847279Z"
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# The app is telling me to trim back 30% on my Coleus Oxford Street! It…

_Publicado por Tinkles el 2024-10-23_

The app is telling me to trim back 30% on my Coleus Oxford Street! It was the size of my hand when I got it early summer.  
I have brought it inside since it’s been getting cold at night (I’m in MO) and it is still growing like crazy!! As you can see, there are a few dull leaves, but most are bright and happy.  
What are the benefits of cutting it back?  
Can I prop them? How?  
Will it hurt it to let it keep getting bigger?

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## 4 comentarios

### Maya comentó el 2024-10-23

Wowwww she's stunning

### Aisha comentó el 2024-10-23

Benefits would include bushing out and preventing it from getting leggy. Coleus are so easy to prop! Just drop them in water, or right back in the soil. In my experience they grow roots super fast!

### MattL comentó el 2024-10-25

Coleus can get leggy if not trimmed but tbh if yours got that big and lush without pruning I’m not sure you need it now! They are short-lived though so I recommend propagating early and often. If you end up with extras give them away!

#### Tinkles respondió el 2024-10-25

Thanks for that tip!!

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