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About Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil


About Jonquil and Coleus Forskohlii


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   

Origin
Not Available   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
150   
32

Habitat
Not Available   
Hills, Humid climates, meadows   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
7.60 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender   
Yellow, Peach   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Several shades of Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Toothed   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Dry soil, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
From bulbs, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Moderate   

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   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed   

Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt   
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Light Frost   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers   

Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor   
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges   
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Acne, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain   
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine   
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border   
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus   
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'   

Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus   
Jonquil, Jonquilla   

In Hindi
पत्थरचूर   
नरगिस (फूल)   

In German
Harfensträucher   
Narzissen   

In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde   
Narcissus   

In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii   
Narcissus   

In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii   
Not Available   

In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra   
Narcissus   

In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii   
Narcyz   

In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii   
Narcissus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Liliales   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Amaryllidaceae   

Genus
Coleus   
Narcissus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Monocotyledonous   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Lilioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
25   
99+

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Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil

Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Jonquil 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 Jonquil 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 Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil

Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil Physical Information

Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil are as follows:

Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil

Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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