Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Brown, Green
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Coleus
इमली का पेड़
In German
Buntnessel
Tamarinde
In French
Vieux garçon
tamarinier
In Spanish
coleo
tamarindo
In Greek
Coleus
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
cóleus
tamarindo
In Polish
Coleus
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Coleus
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Coleus and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Coleus and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Tamarind tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Coleus and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Coleus and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and Tamarind tree
Care of Coleus and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.