Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Coleus
मीठी चेरी
In German
Buntnessel
Süße Kirsche
In French
Vieux garçon
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
coleo
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Coleus
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
cóleus
Cereja doce
In Polish
Coleus
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Coleus
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Sweet Cherry. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Coleus and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Coleus and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coleus and Sweet Cherry
Care of Coleus and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.