Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Heterocentron
In German
Harfensträucher
Heterocentron
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Heterocentron
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Heterocentron
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Heterocentron
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Coleus
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Spanish Shawl season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.