Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Damp
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
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
  
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
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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: Not Available
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.