Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Coleus
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Buntnessel
Tulpenbaum
In French
Vieux garçon
tulipier
In Spanish
coleo
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Coleus
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
cóleus
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Coleus
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Coleus
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Coleus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Coleus and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Coleus and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Tulip Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Coleus and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coleus and Tulip Tree
Care of Coleus and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.