Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Coleus
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Buntnessel
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Vieux garçon
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
coleo
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Coleus
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
cóleus
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Coleus
Red aronii
In Latin
Coleus
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coleus and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Coleus and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Red Chokeberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Coleus and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coleus and Red Chokeberry
Care of Coleus and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.