Coleus

Esperanza

About Coleus and Esperanza

Coleus

Esperanza

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Yellow elder, Ginger thomas

Number of Varieties

1503

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-128-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lance shaped

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Cold climate, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Cold climate, Drought

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

TECOMA stans

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush

In Hindi

Coleus

Esperanza

In German

Buntnessel

Esperanza

In French

Vieux garçon

Esperanza

In Spanish

coleo

Esperanza

In Greek

Coleus

Esperanza

In Portuguese

cóleus

Esperanza

In Polish

Coleus

Esperanza

In Latin

Coleus

Esperanza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Coleus

Tecoma

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

15014

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Esperanza

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Esperanza

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

Coleus and Esperanza Physical Information

Coleus and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Esperanza are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Coleus and Esperanza

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