Allamanda

Coleus

About Allamanda and Coleus

Allamanda

Coleus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Types

Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

6150

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1411-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Bell Shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Damp

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Damp

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Common Name

Golden Trumpet Vine

Coleus, Painted nettle

In Hindi

Allamanda

Coleus

In German

Allamanda

Buntnessel

In French

Allamanda

Vieux garçon

In Spanish

Allamanda

coleo

In Greek

Allamanda

Coleus

In Portuguese

Allamanda

cóleus

In Polish

Allamanda

Coleus

In Latin

Allamanda

Coleus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Lamiales

Family

Apocynaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Allamanda

Coleus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Apocyneae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

12150

1 27800

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Properties of Allamanda and Coleus

Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Coleus. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Coleus doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Coleus has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Allamanda and Coleus

Season and care of Allamanda and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Allamanda and Coleus Physical Information

Allamanda and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Coleus are as follows:

Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple

Care of Allamanda and Coleus

Care of Allamanda and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.