Plectranthus scutellarioides, a plant with colorful foliage all year round

Water your Plectranthus scutellarioides when the potting soil has dried on the surface, for at least three centimetres.

Supply the plant with non-calcareous water at room temperature. Rainwater is best. If you don't have any, you can filter mains water or leave it to stand for 24 hours.

After watering, check the saucer or planter. If stagnant water appears, empty it. It could rot the roots.

Spray foliage with rainwater at room temperature. This misting helps combat pests and improves hygrometry.

In spring, transfer your Plectranthus scutellarioides to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.

Your Plectranthus scutellarioides is growing fast. So that the plant doesn't feel cramped, you need to repot it. Choose a pot with holes three times the size of the root ball.

Place a bed of gravel or clay balls at the bottom to improve drainage. Top up with potting soil for green plants. Place your plant in the center and add substrate.

You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.

Stimulate the growth of your Plectranthus scutellarioides with green plant fertilizer.

Remove flowers when they bloom. Their growth is detrimental to that of the foliage.

Pinch your Plectranthus scutellarioides during its growing season.

Pinch stem ends to encourage branching and maintain dense growth.

Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.

Select ashady or semi-shady location, sheltered by a tree for example.

Dig a hole three times the size of the root ball. Pour in a layer of clay balls, then compost. Plant your specimen in the middle without burying the crown. Tamp, water and mulch.

If you're creating a composition, space the plants 30 to 40 centimetres apart to give the foliage room to develop.

You can start your Plectranthus scutellarioides collection by sowing your own seeds. Sow under cover.

Pour a one-centimeter layer of gravel into a seedling tray or cups. Add a mixture of sand and leaf compost to within two centimetres of the edge. Plant your seeds, spacing them out. Cover with a thin layer of substrate. Seeds need light to germinate, so they should be barely buried. Spray before closing. If you're using pots, place them in a mini greenhouse or transparent crate.

Make sure you leave enough space for air to circulate, and keep your plants in a bright room without direct sunlight. The temperature should be between 20 and 24 degrees.

Mist regularly to keep the soil moist. Don't hesitate to thin out if young shoots are too close together.

When two or four leaves appear, replant in a larger container.

A month later, install each Plectranthus scutellarioides in an 8-centimetre diameter pot filled with leaf compost.

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

On a healthy stem, cut a section at least ten centimeters long with a clean, sharp tool. Remove the leaves at the base.

Place your cutting in a glass filled with water at room temperature. Make sure you submerge the knots, which will form the roots.

Place in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water regularly to keep it clear until the roots appear.