Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Coleus
Red Buckeye
In German
Buntnessel
Red Buckeye
In French
Vieux garçon
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
coleo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Coleus
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
cóleus
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Coleus
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Coleus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Coleus and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Coleus and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Coleus and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Red Buckeye
Care of Coleus and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.