Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Celery
In German
Harfensträucher
Sellerie
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Céleri
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Apio
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Aipo
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Seler
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Celery? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Celery. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Celery 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 Celery 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 Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Celery
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Celery season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Celery Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Celery are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Celery
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.