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Black Dragon Coleus Seeds
Houseplant Seeds
About This Botanical
Twenty Black Dragon coleus seeds. This variety grows velvety, deep purple-black leaves with ruffled edges, one of the most dramatic foliage plants you can start from seed.
Seed facts
• Difficulty: beginner
• Sprouts in: 7 to 14 days
• Sowing: press onto the surface of moist mix; coleus needs light to germinate
• Temperature: 70 to 85°F
• Mature plant: about 10 to 12 inches, in around 6 months
Store in a cool, dry place if you aren't planting right away. Seeds are packed for the 2026 growing season.
Common questions
How do you care for Black Dragon coleus?
Bright, indirect light keeps the leaves at their darkest. Keep the soil evenly moist, pinch the tips to keep the plant bushy, and remove flower spikes so it puts its energy into leaves.
Grow it your way
• Wizard Mix Coleus Seeds
• Coleus Seed Kit
• Houseplant Newbie Seed Collection
• Tropical Houseplant Seeds
Complete your setup: once seedlings have a few true leaves, move them into a pot from our Small Planters and feed lightly with Organic All-Purpose Plant Food.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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