Hornbeam

Coleus

About Hornbeam and Coleus

Hornbeam

Coleus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

30150

0 40000

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-911-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Upright/Erect

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Damp

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Damp

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Coleus, Painted nettle

In Hindi

हानबीन

Coleus

In German

Hainbuche

Buntnessel

In French

charme

Vieux garçon

In Spanish

carpe

coleo

In Greek

γαύρος

Coleus

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

cóleus

In Polish

grab

Coleus

In Latin

Item carpinus

Coleus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Betulaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Coleus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

38150

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Coleus

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Coleus. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Coleus doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Coleus has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. 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 Hornbeam and Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Coleus

Season and care of Hornbeam and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Hornbeam and Coleus Physical Information

Hornbeam and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Coleus are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple

Care of Hornbeam and Coleus

Care of Hornbeam and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Hornbeam 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.