Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Central America
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Coleus
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Buntnessel
Feuerbohne
In French
Vieux garçon
Haricot d'Espagne
In Greek
Coleus
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
cóleus
Feijão-da-espanha
In Latin
Coleus
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Coleus and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.