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About Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo


About Timor Black Bamboo and Coleus Forskohlii


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs   
Grass   

Origin
Not Available   
Southeastern Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1000   
12

Habitat
Not Available   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12 - 8   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.00 cm   
99+
1,520.00 cm   
28

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender   
Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Toothed   
Lance shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Moist   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively   
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Moderate   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Moist   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
No need to prune, 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   
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Aphids, Insects   

Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds   
Stem, Tree trunks   

Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine   
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus   
BAMBUSA lako   

Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus   
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo   

In Hindi
पत्थरचूर   
तिमोर काला बांस   

In German
Harfensträucher   
Timor-schwarzer Bambus   

In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde   
Timor bambou noir   

In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii   
Timor Negro de bambú   

In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii   
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού   

In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra   
Timor Black Bamboo   

In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii   
Timor Czarny Bambus   

In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii   
Timor Niger Bamboo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Poales   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Coleus   
Bambusa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Poaceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Barnadesioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
130   
99+

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Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo

Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo

Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information

Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:

Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo

Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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