Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Consistently
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Lignum Vitae
In German
Harfensträucher
Lignum Vitae
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Palo santo
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
pau-santo
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.