Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Coleus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Buntnessel
Yambohne
In French
Vieux garçon
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
coleo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Coleus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
cóleus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Coleus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Coleus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Coleus and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Jicama. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Jicama
Season and care of Coleus and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Jicama season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Jicama Physical Information
Coleus and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Jicama are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and Jicama
Care of Coleus and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.