Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
  
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Lowland evergreen rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
  
Green, 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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Damp
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Damp
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Flowers
No
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
  
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
  
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
  
ALNUS rubra
  
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
  
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
  
In Hindi
Coleus
  
red alder
  
In German
Buntnessel
  
rot-Erle
  
In French
Vieux garçon
  
aulne rouge
  
In Spanish
coleo
  
aliso rojo
  
In Greek
Coleus
  
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
  
In Portuguese
cóleus
  
amieiro vermelho
  
In Polish
Coleus
  
czerwony olcha
  
In Latin
Coleus
  
red alnus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Alnus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coleus and Red Alder
Season and care of Coleus and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Red Alder season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Red Alder Physical Information
Coleus and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Red Alder are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Red Alder
Care of Coleus and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.