Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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 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
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Buntnessel
Cotyledon
In French
Vieux garçon
Cotyledon
In Spanish
coleo
Cotyledon
In Greek
Coleus
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
cóleus
Cotyledon
In Latin
Coleus
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Coleus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Properties of Coleus and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Cotyledon. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Cotyledon
Season and care of Coleus and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Cotyledon season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Coleus and Cotyledon Physical Information
Coleus and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Cotyledon are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Coleus and Cotyledon
Care of Coleus and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.