Coleus

Allamanda

About Coleus and Allamanda

Coleus

Allamanda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii

Number of Varieties

1506

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-14

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Bell Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Damp

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Golden Trumpet Vine

In Hindi

Coleus

Allamanda

In German

Buntnessel

Allamanda

In French

Vieux garçon

Allamanda

In Spanish

coleo

Allamanda

In Greek

Coleus

Allamanda

In Portuguese

cóleus

Allamanda

In Polish

Coleus

Allamanda

In Latin

Coleus

Allamanda

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Lamiaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Coleus

Allamanda

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Apocyneae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

15012

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Allamanda. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Allamanda has allergic reactions like . 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 Coleus and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coleus and Allamanda

Season and care of Coleus and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Allamanda season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Coleus and Allamanda Physical Information

Coleus and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Allamanda are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green

Care of Coleus and Allamanda

Care of Coleus and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.