Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Eastern Africa
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
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Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-12
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
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Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Coleus
persian violet
In German
Buntnessel
persian violet
In French
Vieux garçon
persian violet
In Spanish
coleo
Violeta persa
In Greek
Coleus
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
cóleus
Violeta persa
In Polish
Coleus
Persian Violet
In Latin
Coleus
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coleus and Persian Violet
Season and care of Coleus and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Persian Violet season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Coleus and Persian Violet Physical Information
Coleus and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Persian Violet are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Persian Violet
Care of Coleus and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.