Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
no allergic reactions
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In German
Harfensträucher
Cardon
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Cardon
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Cardon
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Cardon
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Cardon
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Cardon
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Cardon 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 Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.