Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
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
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Barberry
Coleus, Painted nettle
In German
Burberry
Buntnessel
In French
Burberry
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Burberry
coleo
In Portuguese
Burberry
cóleus
In Polish
kwaśnica
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Coleus
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Coleus. Barberry has thorns and Coleus doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Coleus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Coleus
Season and care of Barberry and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Barberry and Coleus Physical Information
Barberry and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Coleus are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Barberry and Coleus
Care of Barberry and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Barberry 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.