Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Not Available
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs a lot of water initially, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Zoysia
In German
Harfensträucher
Zoysia
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Zoysia
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Zoysia
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Zoysia
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Zoysia
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Zoysia
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Zoysia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Coleus
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zoyaseiae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Zoysia 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 Zoysia 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 Zoysia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Zoysia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Zoysia is Loam while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
- Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Zoysia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.