Coleus

Shortleaf Pine

About Coleus and Shortleaf Pine

Coleus

Shortleaf Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Coniferous Tree

Number of Varieties

1503

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-126-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Damp

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Littleleaf disease

Plant Tolerance

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Inner Bark, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Genus

Coleus

Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Pinoideae

Number of Species

1503

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Shortleaf Pine

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Shortleaf Pine

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

Coleus and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information

Coleus and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Coleus and Shortleaf Pine

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