Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Harfensträucher
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.