Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
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
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
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
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Moonflower
In German
Harfensträucher
Monet
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Monet
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Monet
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Μονέ
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Monet
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Monet
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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 Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Moonflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.