Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
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Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Green, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Black Currant
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
Black Currant
Coleus
In German
Black Currant
Buntnessel
In French
groseille noire
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
negro Grosella
coleo
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Coleus
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
cóleus
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Coleus
In Latin
nigrum currants
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Currant and Coleus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Coleus. Black Currant has thorns and Coleus doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Coleus has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Currant and Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Coleus
Season and care of Black Currant and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Black Currant and Coleus Physical Information
Black Currant and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant 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 Black Currant and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Black Currant and Coleus
Care of Black Currant and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.