Coleus

Satsuma

About Coleus and Satsuma

Coleus

Satsuma

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

China, Japan

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

1506

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-128-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

Coleus

satsuma

In German

Buntnessel

satsuma

In French

Vieux garçon

satsuma

In Spanish

coleo

satsuma

In Greek

Coleus

satsuma

In Portuguese

cóleus

satsuma

In Polish

Coleus

Satsuma

In Latin

Coleus

Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Sapindales

Family

Lamiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Coleus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Citroideae

Number of Species

15016

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Satsuma

Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Satsuma? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Satsuma. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Satsuma doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Satsuma has allergic reactions like . 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 Satsuma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coleus and Satsuma

Season and care of Coleus and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Satsuma season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Coleus and Satsuma Physical Information

Coleus and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Satsuma are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Coleus and Satsuma

Care of Coleus and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.