Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
2-8
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
-
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
SCILLA
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Squill
In German
Buntnessel
Squill
In French
Vieux garçon
Squille
In Greek
Coleus
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
cóleus
Cila
In Polish
Coleus
Cebulica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Coleus and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Squill? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Squill. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Squill
Season and care of Coleus and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Squill season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Squill is .
Coleus and Squill Physical Information
Coleus and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Squill are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Coleus and Squill
Care of Coleus and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Squill pruning is done . In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.