Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
bipinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Aphids, Birds
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
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
  
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
  
OPUNTIA humifusa
  
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
  
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
  
Konjac
  
In German
Harfensträucher
  
Teufelszunge
  
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
Amorphophallus konjac
  
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
  
Amorphophallus konjac
  
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Konjac
  
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
Amorphophallus konjac
  
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
  
konjac
  
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Konjac
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Amorphophallus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Thomsonieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.