Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Harfensträucher
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Red aronii
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
arbutifolia
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 Red Chokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.