Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Harfensträucher
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.