Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Not Available
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
winter daphne
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
winter daphne
In German
Harfensträucher
Daphne odora
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Daphne odora
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Daphne odora
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Daphne odora
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne pruning is done 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.