Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Esperanza
In German
Harfensträucher
Esperanza
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Esperanza
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Esperanza
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Esperanza
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Esperanza
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Esperanza 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 Esperanza 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 Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.