Coleus

Lilacs

About Coleus and Lilacs

Coleus

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Europe, Northern America

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

1501000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-123-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm10.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm9.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Damp

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Damp

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Double

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

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Syringa

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Lilac

In Hindi

Coleus

बकाइन

In German

Buntnessel

Flieder

In French

Vieux garçon

lilas

In Spanish

coleo

lila

In Greek

Coleus

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

cóleus

lilás

In Polish

Coleus

liliowy

In Latin

Coleus

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Coleus

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Oleeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

15012

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Lilacs

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Lilacs

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

Coleus and Lilacs Physical Information

Coleus and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Lilacs are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Coleus and Lilacs

Care of Coleus and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.