Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Ovate
  
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
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
  
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
  
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
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Harfensträucher
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.