Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Western United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,200.00 cm
  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
  
PICEA pungens
  
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
Colorado blue spruce
  
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In German
Harfensträucher
  
Blue Spruce Baum
  
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
Blue Spruce Arbre
  
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
  
Blue Spruce Árbol
  
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
Árvore Spruce azul
  
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Blue Spruce Drzewo
  
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Blue abiegnis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Picea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Piceoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Colorado Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.