Solenostemon (Coleus) scutellarioides 'Fairway' Lamiaceae Kathy Echols, Martinez This charming, large hanging basket was a combination of two color forms of the fairway red velvet coleus. Like all coleus, these are grown for their very colorful leaves. These small leaved coleus are much better and longer lived house plants than the big-leaved chain-store varieties. The particular pairing of rose and ruby leaved forms was particularly attractive. They are best grown in bright light with regular water and no cold temperatures. Coleus originated in Africa. Photo by Don Gerimonte