Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Indigo
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, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Palmate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
taraw palm
In German
Harfensträucher
Taraw palme
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Taraw palma
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Taraw palma
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Serdang 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 Serdang 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 Serdang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Serdang season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.