Coleus: The Victorians did it!, 1 by coleuslover123

coleuslover123 wrote:
I think the WORST THING ABOUT WINTERING COLEUS is fighting the mealy bugs!! I never had a problem until last year, but now I can't seem to get rid of them. I am dreading fighting them again this year. Almost (but not completely) enough to make me not want to propagate any cuttings! I spray them, put systemic on them, etc etc but still can't get rid of the bugs completely. Any comments, recommendations welcome! The pretty purple coleus in the picture ( 'grape expectations' I think), was so pretty until I put systemic on it. Then it really shriveled up and almost died. Maybe I used too much, not sure.