Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Damp
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Sugar Apple
In German
Buntnessel
Zuckerapfel
In French
Vieux garçon
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
coleo
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Coleus
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
cóleus
Pinha
In Polish
Coleus
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Coleus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Sugar Apple. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Coleus and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Sugar Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Coleus and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coleus and Sugar Apple
Care of Coleus and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
