Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
American Beech
In Hindi
Coleus
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Buntnessel
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Vieux garçon
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
coleo
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Coleus
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
cóleus
faia americano
In Polish
Coleus
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Coleus
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coleus and American Beech
Season and care of Coleus and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and American Beech season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and American Beech Physical Information
Coleus and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and American Beech are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and American Beech
Care of Coleus and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.