Coleus

Jacaranda

About Coleus and Jacaranda

Coleus

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Caribbean

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

15018

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Damp

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

Coleus

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Buntnessel

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Vieux garçon

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

coleo

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Coleus

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

cóleus

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Coleus

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Coleus

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Scrophulariales

Family

Lamiaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Coleus

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

15018

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Jacaranda

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Jacaranda

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

Coleus and Jacaranda Physical Information

Coleus and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Jacaranda are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Coleus and Jacaranda

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