Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Cercis
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Coleus
In German
OstRedbud
Buntnessel
In French
Redbud Orient
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
coleo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Coleus
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
cóleus
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Coleus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Coleus
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Eastern Redbud and Coleus Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Coleus are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Coleus flower color:
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Eastern Redbud and Coleus
Care of Eastern Redbud and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.