Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Buntnessel
Pekannuss
In French
Vieux garçon
Pacanier
In Spanish
coleo
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
cóleus
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Coleus
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Lamiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Coleus and Pecan
Season and care of Coleus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Pecan season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Pecan Physical Information
Coleus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Pecan are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and Pecan
Care of Coleus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.