Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink
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
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Leucojum
In German
Harfensträucher
Leucojum
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Leucojum
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Leucojum
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Leucojum
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Leucojum
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.