Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Succulent
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Red
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
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
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
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
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Harfensträucher
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.