Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
World/Pandemic
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Coleus
Bladderwort plant
In German
Buntnessel
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Vieux garçon
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
coleo
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Coleus
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
cóleus
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Coleus
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Coleus
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Coleus and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Bladderwort. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Bladderwort
Season and care of Coleus and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Bladderwort season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Bladderwort Physical Information
Coleus and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Bladderwort are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Coleus and Bladderwort
Care of Coleus and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.