Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, 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
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification
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
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used as firewood, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Saguaro
In German
Buntnessel
Saguaro
In French
Vieux garçon
Saguaro
In Portuguese
cóleus
Saguaro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Saguaro. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saguaro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Saguaro
Season and care of Coleus and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Saguaro season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Coleus and Saguaro Physical Information
Coleus and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Saguaro are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coleus and Saguaro
Care of Coleus and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Saguaro 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 Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.