Coleosaurus Coleus

Coleosaurus is a bright foliage coleus with lime-green leaves marked in dark red. Ball FloraPlant lists the selection as a medium upright plant with a controlled, well-branched habit; its broad spread makes it useful in larger containers and mixed seasonal plantings. ## Form and placement The exact [Ball FloraPlant product page](https://www.ballfloraplant.com/Products/Details/?phid=018009899031147) gives the cultivar denomination ‘Balsolsauri’, a height range of 14–28 inches, a spread of 24–36 inches, and exposure in shade or sun. Clemson Extension describes Coleosaurus’ bright yellow-green foliage with dark red markings. The existing metric dimensions are approximate values within the breeder’s documented ranges, and the inch labels match those ranges. The scientific name uses the directly supported cultivar denomination. ## Siting Place it where the lime and red pattern can contrast with darker foliage. Ball describes Coleosaurus as suitable for sun and shade and notes its well-branched, upright form. Light needs can vary with heat and humidity, so check the foliage after planting in a new exposure. ## Maintenance Use a well-drained bed or container. Water at planting and keep the root zone from drying out while the plant establishes; avoid excessive moisture. Young shoots may be pinched to shape a fuller plant, though Ball notes that it requires little pinching. Coleus is tender to frost in many climates, so treat it as a warm-season plant or move a potted specimen to shelter before freezing weather. See [Clemson Extension’s care guidance](https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/coleus/).