Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
North America
Types
Not Available
Water elm
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
American Elm
In Hindi
Coleus
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Buntnessel
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Vieux garçon
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
coleo
olmo americano
In Greek
Coleus
American Elm
In Portuguese
cóleus
olmo americano
In Polish
Coleus
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Coleus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coleus and Elm
Season and care of Coleus and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Elm season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Elm Physical Information
Coleus and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Elm are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coleus and Elm
Care of Coleus and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.