Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
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Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Slows blood clotting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
Coleus
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Buntnessel
Catawba Traube
In French
Vieux garçon
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
coleo
Catawba uva
In Greek
Coleus
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
cóleus
Catawba Grape
In Polish
Coleus
Catawba winogron
In Latin
Coleus
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coleus and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Coleus and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Catawba Grape season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Coleus and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Catawba Grape are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Catawba Grape
Care of Coleus and Catawba Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Catawba Grape pruning is done 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 Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.