Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Aquatics
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
along watercourse
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Disc shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Frost, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
पानी लिली
In German
Harfensträucher
Riesen- Seerose
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
géant nénuphar
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
lirio de agua
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
νούφαρο
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
waterlily
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Lilia wodna
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
ingens aqua lilium,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Lamiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Giant Waterlily 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 Giant Waterlily 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 Giant Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Giant Waterlily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Giant Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.