Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Green, Purple
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
European crab apple
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
european crab apple
Coleus
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Buntnessel
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
coleo
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Coleus
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
cóleus
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Coleus
In Latin
european crab apple
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Coleus
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Coleus season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
European Crab Apple and Coleus Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Coleus are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of European Crab Apple and Coleus
Care of European Crab Apple and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer European Crab Apple 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.