Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus
Origin
Not Available
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Orange, Salmon
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Cleistocactus
In German
Harfensträucher
Cleistocactus
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Coleus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.