Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Black Ash plant
In German
Harfensträucher
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Black Ash 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 Black Ash 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 Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.