Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Harfensträucher
Katzenminze
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
cataire
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Catnip
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
catnip
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
catnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Catnip 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 Catnip 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 Catnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Catnip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
