Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Northern Africa
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Coleus, Painted nettle
In German
Aloe Vera
Buntnessel
In French
Aloe vera
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Aloe vera
coleo
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
cóleus
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Coleus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Aloaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Coleus
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Aloe Vera and Coleus Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Coleus are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Aloe Vera and Coleus
Care of Aloe Vera and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Aloe Vera 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.