Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
SALIX alba
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
White Willow
In Hindi
Coleus
White Willow
In German
Buntnessel
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Vieux garçon
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
coleo
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Coleus
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
cóleus
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Coleus
wierzba biała
In Latin
Coleus
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coleus and White Willow
Season and care of Coleus and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and White Willow season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and White Willow Physical Information
Coleus and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and White Willow are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus and White Willow
Care of Coleus and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.