Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In German
Cardon
Harfensträucher
In French
Cardon
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Cardon
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Cardon
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Cardon
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Cardon
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Cardon
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii. Cardon has thorns and Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Coleus Forskohlii season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Cardon and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.