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About Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Coleus Forskohlii


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs   
Tree   

Origin
Not Available   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Not Available   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Toothed   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Moist   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Moist   
Clay, 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   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

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   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
पत्थरचूर   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Harfensträucher   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Sapindales   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Coleus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven

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

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Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven

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

Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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