Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Coleus
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Buntnessel
Kirschtomate
In French
Vieux garçon
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
coleo
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Coleus
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
cóleus
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Coleus
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Coleus
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coleus and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Coleus and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Cherry Tomato season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Coleus and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Coleus and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Cherry Tomato
Care of Coleus and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.