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Coleus scutellarioides 'Versa Green Halo'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Synonyms: | Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Versa Green Halo' |
| Common Name: | Coleus, Painted Nettle |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Biennial, Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbs 35-60cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves 4-5cm long by 3-4cm wide, centre of leaf dull pale yellow, leaf margin with a light green border. Leaf margins crenate. |
| Cultivation | Cut away the developing inflorescence/ flowers to prolong the lifespan of the plant as it may die off more rapidly if allowed to set seeds. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pruning | Pruned branches can be used as cuttings. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 31891 |
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| Species ID | 6292 |
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