Coleus

Pink Ipe

About Coleus and Pink Ipe

Coleus

Pink Ipe

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus

Number of Varieties

15010

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-129-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblong Circular Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

Intestinal irritations

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia

In Hindi

Coleus

गुलाबी Ipe

In German

Buntnessel

rosa Ipe

In French

Vieux garçon

rose Ipe

In Spanish

coleo

Pink Ipe

In Greek

Coleus

ροζ Ipe

In Portuguese

cóleus

rosa Ipe

In Polish

Coleus

różowy Ipe

In Latin

Coleus

Pink Ipe

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Coleus

Handroanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

15030

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Pink Ipe

Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Pink Ipe. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coleus and Pink Ipe

Season and care of Coleus and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Pink Ipe season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Coleus and Pink Ipe Physical Information

Coleus and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Pink Ipe are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Coleus and Pink Ipe

Care of Coleus and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.