Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Western Europe
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
पत्थरचूर
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Harfensträucher
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii. European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns. Also European Wild Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. European Wild Ginger has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of European Wild Ginger and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.