Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
California
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires large amount of water
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
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Coleus
Giant Sequoia
In German
Buntnessel
Giant Sequoia
In French
Vieux garçon
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
coleo
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Coleus
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
cóleus
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Coleus
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Coleus
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Coleus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Coleus and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Coleus and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Giant Sequoia season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Coleus and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Coleus and Giant Sequoia
Care of Coleus and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.