Coleus

Birch

About Coleus and Birch

Coleus

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

15060

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Damp

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

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

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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

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used in paper industry

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, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Coleus

भोज पत्र

In German

Buntnessel

Birke

In French

Vieux garçon

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

coleo

Abedul

In Greek

Coleus

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

cóleus

bétula

In Polish

Coleus

Brzoza

In Latin

Coleus

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Lamiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Coleus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

15034

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Birch

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

Coleus and Birch Physical Information

Coleus and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Birch are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Coleus and Birch

Care of Coleus and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.