Coleus

Amur Maple

About Coleus and Amur Maple

Coleus

Amur Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

15020

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-123-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Keep Slightly Dry

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

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Acer ginnala

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Amur Maple

In Hindi

Coleus

अमुर मेपल

In German

Buntnessel

Amur-Ahorn

In French

Vieux garçon

érable de l'Amour

In Spanish

coleo

arce de Amur

In Greek

Coleus

Amur Maple

In Portuguese

cóleus

de bordo amur

In Polish

Coleus

klon amur

In Latin

Coleus

amur acernis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Sapindales

Family

Lamiaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Coleus

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

150128

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Amur Maple

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Amur Maple

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

Coleus and Amur Maple Physical Information

Coleus and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Amur Maple are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green

Care of Coleus and Amur Maple

Care of Coleus and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.