Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for 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
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Coleus
Tomatillos
In German
Buntnessel
Tomatillos
In French
Vieux garçon
Tomatilles
In Spanish
coleo
Tomatillos
In Greek
Coleus
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
cóleus
Tomatillos
In Polish
Coleus
Tomatillos
In Latin
Coleus
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coleus and Tomatillo
Season and care of Coleus and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Tomatillo season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Coleus and Tomatillo Physical Information
Coleus and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Tomatillo are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and Tomatillo
Care of Coleus and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.