Coleus ‘Magic Spell’ is a vibrant and dramatic foliage plant featuring richly coloured leaves in shades of deep magenta, purple, and green. The intricate patterns and bold colour contrasts give the plant a magical, almost painted appearance, making it a standout feature in terrariums, indoor plant displays, and shaded plant collections.
 
Its soft, serrated leaves and compact growth habit create a lush and full appearance, while the striking colouration adds depth and visual interest to planted setups. In humid environments such as terrariums or vivariums, ‘Magic Spell’ grows quickly and maintains intense leaf colour.
 
Easy to grow and highly responsive to pruning, this coleus can be kept compact or allowed to form a dense cluster of colourful foliage. It is an excellent choice for plant enthusiasts looking to add bold tropical colour and texture to their collection.
 
Coleus ‘Cherry Drop’ Care Sheet for Terrariums
Light
Prefers bright indirect light.
Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can fade or scorch the leaves. Adequate light helps maintain the deep cherry-red colour.
 
Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 18–28°C.
Warm and stable conditions encourage healthy growth.
 
Humidity
Prefers moderate to high humidity (60–90%), making it ideal for terrariums and enclosed environments.
 
Watering
Keep the substrate consistently moist but well-drained.
Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely, but also prevent waterlogging.
 
Substrate
Use a light, airy terrarium substrate, for example:
Coco coir or peat base
Fine orchid bark
Perlite or pumice
Optional charcoal layer for bioactive setups
 
Growth Habit
Compact to moderately upright growth
Fast growing in warm, humid environments
Can reach 20–35 cm in terrarium conditions if not pruned
 
Pruning
Regular trimming encourages bushy, compact growth and prevents legginess.
Cut stems can easily be used for propagation.
 
Feeding
Apply a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during active growth.
 
Terrarium Tips
Works well as a midground or colour accent plant.
Pairs nicely with mosses, creeping plants, and small ferns.
Regular trimming keeps it compact in enclosed setups.
 
Propagation
Very easy to propagate:
Take a 5–10 cm stem cutting.
Remove the lower leaves.
Place in water or moist substrate.
Roots typically form within 7–14 days.
 
✅ Difficulty Level: Easy
🌱 Growth Rate: Fast
🌿 Best Use: Terrariums, vivariums, indoor foliage displays