Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
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Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular 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 Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Ground Cover
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
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
Coleus
Peacock Ginger
In German
Buntnessel
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Vieux garçon
paon gingembre
In Spanish
coleo
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Coleus
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
cóleus
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Coleus
paw imbiru
In Latin
Coleus
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Lamiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Coleus and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Peacock Ginger. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Coleus and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Peacock Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Coleus and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coleus and Peacock Ginger
Care of Coleus and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.