Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Not Available
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Pollen
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Black Maple
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Black Maple Tree
In German
Harfensträucher
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Czarny klon
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Black Maple 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 Maple 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 Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.