Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
South Africa
Types
Not Available
it is a type of daisy
Habitat
Not Available
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Harfensträucher
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Coleus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Livingstone Daisy 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 Livingstone Daisy 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 Livingstone Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Livingstone Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.