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Like practically all plants, the colored nettle flowers. But the flowering of this plant is quite unspectacular and not the reason why a flower lover is interested in the coleus, as the foliage is much more decorative.
The flowers of the colored nettle are quite inconspicuous
The flowering time of most species of colored nettle is in summer. Since the flowers of the colored nettle are relatively small and inconspicuous, it is often recommended to remove them immediately. In this way, no energy goes into the "useless" flowers and the plant can develop more beautifully.
You can use the flowering shoots as cuttings to propagate your colored nettles. For this, the shoots should be about 10 cm long. Carefully pinch off the ends of the flowers and place the cuttings in a glass of water to root.
The essentials in brief:
- Flowers small and inconspicuous
- are mostly removed
- Flower shoots can be used as cuttings
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Feel free to remove the beginnings of the blossoms on your colored nettle. The beauty of this plant is its colorful foliage.