Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-10
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
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Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Coleus
Chincherinchee
In German
Buntnessel
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Vieux garçon
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
coleo
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Coleus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
cóleus
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Coleus
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Coleus
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Coleus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Coleus and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Coleus and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Chincherinchee season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Coleus and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Coleus and Chincherinchee
Care of Coleus and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.