Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Coleus
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Buntnessel
Kraut Robert
In French
Vieux garçon
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
coleo
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Coleus
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
cóleus
erva robert
In Polish
Coleus
herb robert
In Latin
Coleus
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coleus and Herb Robert
Season and care of Coleus and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Herb Robert season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Herb Robert Physical Information
Coleus and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Herb Robert are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coleus and Herb Robert
Care of Coleus and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.