Coleus amboinicus
Species
Also called Plectranthus amboinicus
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceTypeperennial herb
“perennial herb” — How to Care for Indian Borage (Coleus amboinicus)
Lightfull sun, part shade, shade
“Coleus are cultivated as ornamental plants, particularly Coleus scutellarioides (syns. Coleus blumei, Plectranthus scutellarioides), which is popular as a garden plant for its brightly colored foliage.” — Coleus - Wikipedia
WaterModerate Water
“Moderate Water” — How to Care for Indian Borage (Coleus amboinicus)
Soil pH5.5–6.5
“Acidic (5.5–6.5), Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0)” — How to Care for Indian Borage (Coleus amboinicus)
Hardiness zones9–11
Toxicitytoxic to pets
“toxic to pets” — How to Care for Indian Borage (Coleus amboinicus)
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Coleus amboinicus
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian