Germination of
Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'
Black Dragon Coleus, Dragon's Breath, Dark Knight.
Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Black Dragon', commonly known as Black Dragon Coleus, can be germinated indoors 8-10 weeks prior to the last frost. Start by sowing the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and cover them lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 70-75�F. Once the seedlings have developed their second set of true leaves, transplant them into individual containers. Continue to keep the soil moist and the temperature between 60-70�F. After the last frost, transplant the seedlings outdoors into a partially shaded location.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.