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Coleus 'Spacecake' is a stunning tropical plant featuring vibrant pink, purple and green foliage, perfect for adding color and contrast to tropical terrariums and indoor plant collections.
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Coleus 'Spacecake' is a remarkable tropical ornamental plant prized for its spectacular foliage displaying shades of purple, pink, green, and sometimes almost fluorescent tones. Highly appreciated for its exotic appearance and striking color contrasts, it instantly adds depth, brightness, and visual interest to tropical terrariums, paludariums, vivariums, and indoor plant displays.
Lamiaceae
Coleus (formerly Solenostemon)
Coleus scutellarioides 'Spacecake'
Coleus scutellarioides originates from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The cultivar 'Spacecake' is a horticultural selection developed for its exceptionally vibrant colors and highly ornamental foliage.
The foliage of Coleus 'Spacecake' features a slightly textured and velvety appearance. Its leaves display a spectacular combination of bright pink, deep purple, burgundy, and lime green tones, creating an outstanding visual contrast in tropical environments.
This plant has a compact to bushy growth habit. Its fast growth rate allows it to quickly create a lush and vibrant effect in terrariums and tropical plant arrangements.
Coleus 'Spacecake' thrives in bright indirect light, which helps maintain the intensity of its foliage colors. It requires high humidity and a fresh, light, well-draining substrate. Avoid direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.
Thanks to its colorful foliage and vigorous growth, this variety makes an excellent focal point in medium to large tropical terrariums.
A rich, airy, and well-draining substrate composed of coconut fiber, tropical potting mix, perlite, sphagnum moss, and fine bark will promote healthy growth and strong root development.
Keep the substrate consistently slightly moist throughout the year. Water regularly using low-mineral water while avoiding waterlogged conditions around the roots.
This plant thrives in humidity levels ranging from 60% to 90%, making it particularly suitable for tropical terrariums, vivariums, and greenhouse cultivation.
Ideal growing temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F). Avoid temperatures below 12°C (54°F) and exposure to cold drafts.
Fast-growing. Mature size typically reaches approximately 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches) in height depending on growing conditions.
Supplied in a 6 to 9 cm pot depending on availability. Plant size may vary according to season and stock conditions.
Regularly pinch stem tips to encourage branching and maintain a compact growth habit. Removing flower spikes will help preserve the quality and vibrancy of the foliage.
This variety is highly sought after for its spectacular multicolored foliage, rapid growth, and ability to bring vivid tropical colors to terrariums, paludariums, and indoor plant collections.