Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
  
Southeastern Asia, India, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Farms, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
11-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Red, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
  
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
  
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
Acidic Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
  
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
  
Cosmetics, Culinary use
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
  
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
  
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
  
Orange, Valencia Orange
  
In Hindi
Coleus
  
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
  
In German
Buntnessel
  
Valencia-orange
  
In French
Vieux garçon
  
orange de Valence
  
In Spanish
coleo
  
Naranja Valencia
  
In Greek
Coleus
  
Valencia Orange
  
In Portuguese
cóleus
  
Valencia Laranja
  
In Polish
Coleus
  
Valencia Pomarańczowy
  
In Latin
Coleus
  
Aliquam Valencia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aurantioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coleus and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Coleus and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Valencia Orange season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Coleus and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coleus and Valencia Orange
Care of Coleus and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.