Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Harfensträucher
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Coleus
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Boston Fern 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 Boston Fern 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 Boston Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Boston Fern season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.