Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Not Available
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Anise
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Harfensträucher
Anis
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Anis
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Anís
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
anis
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Anyż
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Anise. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus Forskohlii does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor and Anise has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Coleus Forskohlii and Anise Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.