Variegated Indian Borage Live Plant, Coleus amboinicus, Green and Cream Fuzzy Foliage, Tropical Trailing Houseplant, 1–2 Feet Tall

Add texture and colorful foliage to your plant collection with this Variegated Indian Borage (Coleus amboinicus) live plant. Its thick, softly fuzzy leaves feature green centers with creamy white or pale yellow edges, creating a distinctive look for tropical gardens, patios, and suitable indoor growing spaces.

This plant has a spreading, bushy growth habit and can be grown in a container or allowed to spread in an appropriate garden setting.

Plant Details

• Plant: Variegated Indian Borage

• Botanical name: Coleus amboinicus — please verify the species and variegated form

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Listed height: Approximately 1–2 feet

• Foliage: Green with creamy white or pale yellow variegation

• Leaf texture: Thick and softly fuzzy

• Growth habit: Spreading and bushy

• Growing conditions: Warm, frost-free outdoor conditions or a suitable bright indoor location

• Flowering: May produce small lavender or light-purple flowers under suitable conditions

Growing and Care Tips

Sunlight: Provide bright light with gentle morning sun or partial sun. Introduce the plant to stronger direct sunlight gradually, as intense sun can scorch foliage in hot climates.

Watering: Water when the upper layer of growing medium begins to dry. Use a pot with drainage holes and avoid leaving the roots in waterlogged soil.

Soil: Choose a loose, well-draining potting mix. Avoid dense soil that remains wet for long periods.

Temperature: This tropical plant prefers warm conditions. Protect it from frost and prolonged cold; do not rely on a general “cold-resistant” claim without confirming the specific plant's tolerance.

Growth and pruning: Pinching or pruning growing tips can encourage a fuller, bushier shape. Allow enough room for the plant to spread as it matures.

How to Display It

Use this variegated foliage plant in a patio container, a mixed tropical planting, or a hanging planter where its spreading growth can be appreciated. It can also add visual interest to a collection of colorful foliage plants.

Please Note

This listing is for one live plant. The plant's exact fullness, leaf pattern, and coloration may vary naturally. The amount of cream or yellow variegation can vary from leaf to leaf and with growing conditions.

Please confirm the listing's package details before ordering, including whether a planting bag, soil, or a container is included. Check local climate and live-plant shipping requirements before purchase.