Coleus

Coriander

About Coleus and Coriander

Coleus

Coriander

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Eastern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

1503

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Damp

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites

Allergy

Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

CORIANDRUM sativum

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Cilantro, Coriander

In Hindi

Coleus

धनिया

In German

Buntnessel

Koriander

In French

Vieux garçon

Coriandre

In Spanish

coleo

Cilantro

In Greek

Coleus

Κολίανδρο

In Portuguese

cóleus

Coentro

In Polish

Coleus

Kolendra

In Latin

Coleus

coriandrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Apiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Coleus

Coriandrum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Coriandreae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

1503

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Coriander

Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Coriander? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Coriander. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Coriander doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Coriander 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 Coriander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coleus and Coriander

Season and care of Coleus and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Coriander season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Coriander is Neutral.

Coleus and Coriander Physical Information

Coleus and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Coriander are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Coleus and Coriander

Care of Coleus and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.