Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Orange, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
  
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
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
  
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
  
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
  
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
  
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
  
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
  
White Dogwood
  
In German
Harfensträucher
  
Weiß Dogwood
  
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
  
Blanc Dogwood
  
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
  
Dogwood blanco
  
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
  
λευκό Dogwood
  
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
  
Branca Dogwood
  
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Biały Dereń
  
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
  
Cornus alba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Coleus
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.