Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
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Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
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A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Medium
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 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
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In German
Buntnessel
Birke
In French
Vieux garçon
Arbre de bouleau
In Greek
Coleus
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
cóleus
bétula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.