Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux
Lamiaceae
Coleus scutellarioides 'Main Street Abbey Road'
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Coleus scutellarioides 'Main Street Abbey Road'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~25–40% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–25 °C • Avoid below: 5 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright bushy herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 40 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides; species native from Indochina to Nansei Islands and northern Australia
Outdoor growing
Outside from 12 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Coleus scutellarioides 'Main Street Abbey Road'
The serrated leaves of 'Main Street Abbey Road' have dark burgundy centres and green edges. The stems grow upright, and pinching the tips creates more side shoots.
Bright filtered light helps the stems stay shorter between leaf pairs. Regular pruning keeps new growth lower on the stems.
Coleus scutellarioides 'Main Street Abbey Road' key features
- Serrated leaves with dark centres and green edges
- Upright stems that branch after pinching
- Dark foliage held on paired leaves
- Grows at a moderate pace in warm, bright conditions
- Can spend warm months outside in a sheltered spot
Dark leaves and upright stems
Coleus scutellarioides belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its square stems and paired leaves are easy to see as the plant develops. 'Main Street Abbey Road' grows upright and branches better when the tips are pinched.
The species comes from warm, humid regions from Indo-China to Nansei-shōtō and northern Australia. In a pot, it needs regular moisture, warmth and a loose mix that drains freely.
Care for 'Abbey Road'
- Light: Place it in bright light with filtered sun. Gentle morning or evening sun can suit an established plant.
- Watering: Keep the substrate evenly moist. Water once the upper mix starts to dry, then let the pot drain fully.
- Substrate: Use a loose, fertile mix. Excess water should run through easily.
- Temperature: Keep temperatures stable and warm. Warm temperatures keep new stems forming.
- Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is usually fine with regular watering. In dry heat, check leaf edges and pests more often.
- Feeding: Feed lightly while new leaves and stems are forming. Use less fertiliser when growth slows in low light.
- Pruning: Pinch growing tips to create side shoots. Regular pruning keeps more growth lower on the stems.
- Flower spikes: Remove flower spikes early to keep growth focused on leaves and stems.
- Propagation: Use top cuttings from healthy stems to renew older plants.
Common issues
- Leaf droop: Check whether the pot is dry, overheated or waterlogged.
- Stretched growth: Move brighter and pinch back the longest stems.
- Brown leaf edges: Often linked to irregular watering, dry heat or fertiliser salts.
- Bare lower stems: Brighter light and earlier pruning help keep leaves lower on the plant.
- Pests: Check tender shoot tips for aphids and whitefly; mealybugs and mites may hide around nodes and leaf undersides.
Safety
Place 'Main Street Abbey Road' out of reach of pets and small children. Wear gloves if your skin reacts easily to plant sap or leaf contact.
Name and etymology
The current species name is Coleus scutellarioides. Coleus refers to the flower structure; scutellarioides means Scutellaria-like.
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Coleus scutellarioides 'Main Street Abbey Road'
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