Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Southern Europe
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
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Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Coleus
Applemint Tree
In German
Buntnessel
Applemint Baum
In French
Vieux garçon
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
coleo
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Coleus
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cóleus
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Coleus
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Coleus
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coleus and Applemint
Season and care of Coleus and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Applemint season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Applemint Physical Information
Coleus and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Applemint are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Coleus and Applemint
Care of Coleus and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.