Coleus Amboinicus

Coleus Amboinicus is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Common Mexican Mint Problems →

Coleus Amboinicus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Mexican Mint Root Rot →

Coleus Amboinicus may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Mexican Mint Light Requirements →

Mexican Mint Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Coleus Amboinicus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Mexican Mint Toxicity to Dogs →

Mexican Mint Toxicity to Humans →

Coleus Amboinicus doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Mexican Mint Humidity Needs →

Coleus Amboinicus does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Mexican Mint →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mexican Mint →

Coleus Amboinicus should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Mexican Mint →

Coleus Amboinicus is native to Old World Tropics and Subtropics.

Yes, you may see your Coleus Amboinicus bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Mexican Mint Flowers →

Coleus Amboinicus grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Mexican Mint →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Coleus Amboinicus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Mexican Mint Temperature Tolerance →

Coleus Amboinicus can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Mexican Mint →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Coleus Amboinicus, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Mexican Mint →
• Drooping Mexican Mint Leaves →
• Mexican Mint Dropping Leaves →
• Mexican Mint Mushy Leaves →
• Mexican Mint Leaves Falling Over →
• Mexican Mint Leaves Curling →
• Mexican Mint Root Rot →