Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux
Lamiaceae
Coleus scutellarioides 'Stained Glassworks Spacecake'
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Care at a glance
Coleus scutellarioides 'Stained Glassworks Spacecake'
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: 45 cm • Max. spread: 45 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 'Stained Glassworks Spacecake'
Because the leaves are broad and thin, 'Stained Glassworks Spacecake' wilts quickly when the root ball gets dry. The plant has wide serrated leaves with pink-red centres and green edges, and early pinching creates more side shoots lower on the stems.
Warmth, filtered light and regular watering help it produce new stems quickly. When the base becomes woody, healthy shoot cuttings can renew the plant.
Coleus scutellarioides 'Stained Glassworks Spacecake' key features
- Wide serrated leaves
- Pink-red centres with green margins
- Upright stems with quick branching after pinching
- Produces new stems quickly in warmth
- Cuttings can replace woody older stems
Broad leaves, watering and pruning
Coleus scutellarioides is a tender subshrub in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It has square stems, opposite leaf pairs and quick branching after pruning. 'Spacecake' has broader blades than 'Le Freak', so it usually needs closer watering checks in warm rooms.
The species naturally occurs from Indo-China to Nansei-shōtō and northern Australia. In indoor pots, it needs warmth, filtered light and a substrate that stays lightly moist while excess water drains away.
Care for Spacecake's larger leaves
- Light: Give filtered light or a bright position away from harsh midday sun. Increase sun exposure gradually.
- Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth. Larger leaves lose water quickly, so check the pot more often in warmth.
- Substrate: Use a fertile, airy mix that holds moisture but drains freely. A loose mix helps prevent wet, stale roots.
- Temperature: Keep temperatures warm and even. Keep it away from cold draughts, especially when the substrate is wet.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity helps reduce crisp edges on new leaves.
- Feeding: Feed lightly while the plant is actively growing. Use a gentler dose in weak light.
- Pruning: Pinch early to create side shoots lower on the plant. Shorten long stems before they lean.
- Flower spikes: Remove flower spikes early to keep growth focused on leaves and stems.
- Repotting: Repot when roots fill the pot, using only one slightly larger size so the mix does not stay wet too long.
- Propagation: Take healthy shoot cuttings to renew older plants or start fresh shoots for the same pot.
Stress signs
- Leaf scorch: Usually caused by harsh sun or heat through glass.
- Collapsed leaves: Check for a dry root ball, especially in warm rooms.
- Soft stems at soil level: Keep the pot warmer and improve drainage.
- Oversized weak growth: Often caused by too much feed in weak light.
- Distorted young leaves: Check young shoots, nodes and leaf undersides for aphids, mealybugs, whitefly or mites.
Safety
Keep 'Stained Glassworks Spacecake' out of reach of pets and small children. Wash hands after pruning or taking cuttings if your skin is sensitive.
Name and etymology
Coleus scutellarioides is the current species name. Coleus refers to flower structure; scutellarioides means Scutellaria-like.
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Coleus scutellarioides 'Stained Glassworks Spacecake'
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