Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
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Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-10
Flower Color
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Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light 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
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Coleus
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Buntnessel
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Vieux garçon
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
coleo
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Coleus
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
cóleus
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Coleus
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Coleus
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Coleus and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Mashua. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Mashua
Season and care of Coleus and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Mashua season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Mashua Physical Information
Coleus and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Mashua are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coleus and Mashua
Care of Coleus and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.