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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Coleus
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Buntnessel
Red Maple Tree
In French
Vieux garçon
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
coleo
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Coleus
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
cóleus
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Coleus
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Coleus
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coleus and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Coleus and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Coleus and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coleus and Red Maple Tree
Care of Coleus and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.