Alternanthera

Coleus

About Alternanthera and Coleus

Alternanthera

Coleus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

400150

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1111-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

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

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

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, Sand

Damp

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

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

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

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

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, 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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Common Name

Alternanthera

Coleus, Painted nettle

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

Coleus

In German

Alternanthera

Buntnessel

In French

Alternanthera

Vieux garçon

In Spanish

Alternanthera

coleo

In Greek

Alternanthera

Coleus

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

cóleus

In Polish

Alternanthera

Coleus

In Latin

Alternanthera

Coleus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Lamiales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Coleus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

27150

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Coleus

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Coleus. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Coleus doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Coleus has allergic reactions like . 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 Alternanthera and Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Coleus

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

Alternanthera and Coleus Physical Information

Alternanthera and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Coleus are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple

Care of Alternanthera and Coleus

Care of Alternanthera and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera 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.