Watanabe Floral general manager Monty Pereira gestures at locally grown flowers at Watanabe Floral on Nov. 14 in Honolulu.

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A bark mix lets excess water drain away quickly and allows air to reach the roots, which will prevent root rot.

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Coleus can also take direct sun in cooler gardens. Coleus is just as much a favorite houseplant as it is a garden subject.