They have a colorful variegated leaves, typically with sharp contrast between the colors.
It have some of the most stunningly colored foliage in combinations of green, yellow, pink, red, maroon and others.
Perhaps you know them as painted leaf, painted nettle and flame nettle
but for many of us we simply know them as coleus plants (Coleus blumei).
It is better known as Mayana in Tagalog.
Coleus or Mayana also have a wide variety of leaf sizes and overall shapes.
This means that no matter what area you are looking to put coleus,
you can find one that will be perfect for your garden
Mayana are also a herbal plants.
Mayana has long been used as home remedy for many illness such as cough and cold and also fever.
It has long been used since about a century ago.
They are also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, which for some people is enough of a reason to let them form.
Adding beautiful colors of leaves especially in those dark, shaded-looking corners
are a good way to impress your friends and visitors in your garden.
If you want creativity and uniqueness in your garden, mayana plants are great.
More colorful Mayana herbal plants here.