Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Not Available
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Rock rose
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Harfensträucher
Zistrose
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
ciste
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
jara
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
esteva
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
skała róży
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
CISTHOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lamiaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.