Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Juglans nigra
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin
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
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Coleus
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Buntnessel
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Vieux garçon
Noir noyer
In Spanish
coleo
nogal negro
In Greek
Coleus
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
cóleus
nogueira preta
In Polish
Coleus
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Coleus
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Lamiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coleus and Black Walnut
Season and care of Coleus and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Black Walnut season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Black Walnut Physical Information
Coleus and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Black Walnut are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and Black Walnut
Care of Coleus and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.