Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Not Available
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Borders
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
tandalja bhaji
In German
Harfensträucher
Tampala
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Tampala
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Tampala
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Tampala
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Tampala
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Tampala
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Coleus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.