Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
South America
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
ANANAS
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Pineapple
In German
Buntnessel
Ananas
In French
Vieux garçon
Ananas
In Portuguese
cóleus
Abacaxi
In Latin
Coleus
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Coleus and Pineapple
Season and care of Coleus and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Coleus and Pineapple Physical Information
Coleus and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Pineapple are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Coleus and Pineapple
Care of Coleus and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.