Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Damp
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Pear
In German
Buntnessel
Birne
In French
Vieux garçon
Poire
In Portuguese
cóleus
Pera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coleus and Pear
Season and care of Coleus and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Pear season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pear is Acidic.
Coleus and Pear Physical Information
Coleus and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Pear are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Coleus and Pear
Care of Coleus and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.