Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Ardisia
पत्थरचूर
In German
Ardisia
Harfensträucher
In French
Ardisia
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Ardisia
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Ardisia
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Ardisia
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Ardisia
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Lamiales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Ardisia and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.