Coleus

Inkberry

About Coleus and Inkberry

Coleus

Inkberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Number of Varieties

1503

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

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

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

ILEX glabra

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

In Hindi

Coleus

Inkberry

In German

Buntnessel

Inkberry

In French

Vieux garçon

Inkberry

In Spanish

coleo

Inkberry

In Greek

Coleus

Inkberry

In Portuguese

cóleus

Inkberry

In Polish

Coleus

inkberry

In Latin

Coleus

Inkberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Aquifoliales

Family

Lamiaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

Coleus

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

150600

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Inkberry

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Inkberry

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

Coleus and Inkberry Physical Information

Coleus and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Inkberry are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Coleus and Inkberry

Care of Coleus and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.