Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Black Cherry
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
पत्थरचूर
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Harfensträucher
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Black Cherry and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry 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.