Coleus

Juneberry

About Coleus and Juneberry

Coleus

Juneberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

shadbush, wild plum

Number of Varieties

15020

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Swamps, Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Violet, Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought, Heat And Humidity

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, Deers, Hoverflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Improve skin condition, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Food for animals, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

AMELANCHIER arborea

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush

In Hindi

Coleus

Juneberry

In German

Buntnessel

Felsenbirnen

In French

Vieux garçon

Amélanchier

In Spanish

coleo

Amelanchier

In Greek

Coleus

Juneberry

In Portuguese

cóleus

Amelanchier

In Polish

Coleus

Świdośliwa

In Latin

Coleus

Amelanchier

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Rosales

Family

Lamiaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Coleus

Amelanchier

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Dicotyledonous

Tribe

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

15025

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Juneberry

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Juneberry

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

Coleus and Juneberry Physical Information

Coleus and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Juneberry are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Coleus and Juneberry

Care of Coleus and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.