Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
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Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-14
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
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Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
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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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
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.