Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Firewheel
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Firewheel
In German
Harfensträucher
Feuerrad
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Firewheel
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Firewheel
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Firewheel
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Firewheel
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Firewheel 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 Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.