Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Rosa arkansana
In German
Harfensträucher
Rosa arkansana
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Prairie Wild Rose 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 Prairie Wild Rose 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 Prairie Wild Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.