Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Russian Olive
Coleus, Painted nettle
In German
russische Olive
Buntnessel
In French
Olive russe
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
oliva ruso
coleo
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Coleus
In Portuguese
Olive russo
cóleus
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Coleus
In Latin
Russian Olive
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Coleus
Season and care of Russian Olive and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Russian Olive and Coleus Physical Information
Russian Olive and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Coleus are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Coleus flower color:
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Russian Olive and Coleus
Care of Russian Olive and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Russian Olive 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.