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Coleus scutellarioides 'Saturn'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Synonyms: | Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Saturn' |
| Common Name: | Coleus, Painted nettle |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this particular variety is being circulated under the trade name of 'Saturn' |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Annual herb to 60cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 5 (-6)cm long by 3.5 (-4) cm wide, bright purplish-red with a bright yellow median stripe on the mid vein, on some leaves spilling over onto the area next to and parallel to the mid vein and secondary veins. Leaf blade sometimes also with scant, bright yellowish-green flecks; leaf margin crenate, border very pale yellowish green, to 0.05(-0.2)cm. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 20 cm tall, flowers blusih violet. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting (Flower Nectar) |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Butterfly, Moth)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | It is advisable to start new plants by taking cuttings from the parent plant regularly as it behaves like an annual (dies after flowering/ setting seed). |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pruning | Plant becomes 'leggy' with age and regular pruning is advised; pruned branches can be used as cuttings. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Flowers pale blue lavender |
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Others
| Master ID | 31640 |
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| Species ID | 6039 |
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