Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, Humid climates
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-4
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Moist
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Damp
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Boils
  
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
COELOGYNE cristata
  
Plectranthus barbatus
  
Common Name
Coelogyne, Orchid
  
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
In Hindi
Coelogyne
  
पत्थरचूर
  
In German
Coelogyne
  
Harfensträucher
  
In French
Coelogyne
  
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
In Spanish
coelogyne
  
Coleus forskohlii
  
In Greek
Coelogyne
  
Coleus Forskohlii
  
In Portuguese
Coelogyne
  
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
In Polish
coelogyne
  
Coleus Forskohlii
  
In Latin
Coelogyne
  
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Coelogyne
  
Coleus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coelogyne is Not Available and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Coelogyne and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne 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.