Coleus Sky Fire

Name: Coleus Sky Fire
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
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Solenostemon 'Sky Fire'

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Fast-growing, Compact/Dwarf, Container Friendly, Heat Tolerant, and Non-invasive

Specifications

Botanical Name

Solenostemon 'Sky Fire'
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

3-11
Growth Rate

Fast
Leaf Color
- Multicolor
- Variegated
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Summer

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This variety thrives in part sun to full shade. While it can handle some morning sun, midday intensity can scorch the velvety leaves, so aim for a spot that gets around 3 to 4 hours of dappled light for the best color saturation.
Soil: Plant in rich, well drained soil that stays consistently moist but never soggy. If you have heavy clay, mix in plenty of compost or aged bark to improve drainage, or consider planting in a raised container to prevent root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first few weeks after planting, check the soil daily and water whenever the top inch feels dry to keep the root ball from shrinking. Once established, Sky Fire needs about an inch of water per week, as inconsistent moisture leads to wilting and "crispy" leaf edges. These plants are not drought tolerant, so a layer of mulch helps maintain the steady hydration they crave.

Pruning Tips

Think of pruning like a regular haircut to keep the plant bushy rather than leggy. Use your fingers to pinch off the tips of the stems every few weeks, which forces the plant to branch out instead of growing tall. It is also vital to pinch off any flower spikes as soon as they appear because blooming signals the plant to stop producing its vibrant foliage.

Fertilizer Needs

Use a balanced, water soluble fertilizer once every two weeks throughout the growing season to support the intense pigment production. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this can cause the plant to prioritize weak green growth over the deep burgundy and crimson tones you want. A steady supply of nutrients ensures the foliage remains thick and lush until the first frost.

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Growing Zones 3-11

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This Sun Lover Delivers a Coloful Impact

The Coleus Sky Fire, 'Coleus hybrid', has intense purple and scarlet foliage with ruffled brilliant lime green edges. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening.

The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Frost will cause them to die immediately.

Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched.

* Can be a perennial in zones 10-11
* Also used as a house plant
* Thrives in full sun

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Coleus Sky Fire

Solenostemon 'Sky Fire'

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