Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
Not Available
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Crescent-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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Harfensträucher
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Oxalidales
Family
Lamiaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Japanese Blueberry 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 Japanese Blueberry 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 Japanese Blueberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Blueberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.