Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
White, Blue, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Blue, Violet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Long slender
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Dry soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Water during dry weather
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Dry soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
pollinators
  
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Used as a dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
  
DIANELLA sandwicensis
  
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
Ukiuki, uki
  
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
  
Ukiuki
  
In German
Harfensträucher
  
Ukiuki
  
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
Ukiuki
  
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
  
Ukiuki
  
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Ukiuki
  
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
Ukiuki
  
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Ukiuki
  
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Ukiuki
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Dianella
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hemerocallidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Ukiuki season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Ukiuki is Not Available while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Ukiuki is Not Available.
Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.