Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
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Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
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Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Coleus
Ranunculus
In German
Buntnessel
Ranunkel
In French
Vieux garçon
Ranunculus
In Spanish
coleo
ranúnculo
In Greek
Coleus
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
cóleus
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Coleus
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Coleus
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Properties of Coleus and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Ranunculus. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Ranunculus
Season and care of Coleus and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Ranunculus season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Ranunculus Physical Information
Coleus and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Ranunculus are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Coleus and Ranunculus
Care of Coleus and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.