Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, 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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Sourwood
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Sourwood
In German
Harfensträucher
Sourwood
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Sourwood
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Sourwood
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Sourwood
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Sourwood
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Sourwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.