flame nettle hadiensisis commonly grown as an ornamental plant life due to its simpleness of cultivation , propagation , and criminal maintenance . It was also used as a fishing poison and an enema in traditional medicine .
Coleus hadiensis(Forssk . ) A.J.Paton
Hairy Coleus , Hairy Spurflower , Succulent Coleus , Vicks Plant
In habitat, Mnquma Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byDave U. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.
Ocimum hadiense , Plectranthus hadiensis , Plectranthus hadiensisvar.tomentosus
Family : LamiaceaeSubfamily : NepetoideaeTribe : OcimeaeSubtribe : PlectranthinaeGenus : Coleus
The specific epithet " hadiensis(had - ee - nut - sis ) mention to the mountains nearAl - Hadiyah , a village in eastward - central Yemen , wherePeter Forsskålfirst pull in the species .
In habitat, Mnquma Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Australia. Derivative of a photo byDave U. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.
Coleus hadiensisis far-flung in tropicalAfricaand on theArabian Peninsula . It farm in forest margins in wry timber and among rock music in grassland at elevation ranging from 3,610 to 7,550 ( 1,100 – 2,300 yard ) .
Coleus hadiensis , formerly screw asPlectranthus hadiensis , is a semi - succulent shrub with erect to decumbent shank and ovate to subrotund leaves with notched margin . It can grow up to 5 feet ( 1.5 m ) tall and 3.3 feet ( 1 m ) broad . The leaves are unripe , densely velvety hairy , and have coarse textures . They can measure up to 4.2 inches ( 10.5 cm ) long and 4 inches ( 10 cm ) astray . The leave of absence are attached to the stem by a leafstalk up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) long and arranged alternately with axillary buds at the base of petioles .
From fall to winter , Coleus hadiensisproduces flower , usually in shades of mauve to purplish or seldom white . The last flowering is simple or with one to two pairs of side subdivision near the understructure and can grow up to 20 inches ( 50 cm ) long . The flowers are bilabiated with a tube - influence corolla up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) long . They are coiffure in whorls up to 1.2 inch ( 3 curium ) apart .
In habitat, Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byPeter Vos. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Light : Coleus hadiensisthrives in promising , indirect light . select a localisation that experience sun only for part of the day or a shady spot beneath a tree diagram . Indoors , place the industrial plant in a smear that stupefy unmediated spark for most of the day .
Soil : The most important factor in growing this plant is ensuring it is planted in well - draining dirt . Mix standard pot dirt with perlite or sand to ensure decent drainage .
Temperature : flame nettle hadiensisthrives in subtropical and tropical locations . However , it can do well in cool climates if grown in a pot and brought indoors during winter . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9a to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperatures ranging from 20 to 50 ° degree Fahrenheit ( -6.7 to 10 ° C ) .
In habitat, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byDuncan McKenzie. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Watering : Regular lachrymation is essential for this plant to expand . Water only when the top inch ( 2.5 cm ) of soil has dried out .
Fertilizing : flame nettle hadiensisbenefits from fertilizing during the growing season , from spring to fall . A balanced fluent fertilizer is suitable for monthly role .
Repotting : you could use any pot with drainage hole to repot this industrial plant . ascertain that the unexampled pot is at least 2 inch ( 5 cm ) larger in diam than the old one .
generation : Coleus hadiensisis easy to circulate by class and stem cutting . The best time to circularize is during the leap or early summertime . you may also start up it by seed seeds indoors in the outpouring .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Plectranthus .
flame nettle hadiensisis considered non - toxic to humanity and pets , although the sap can cause minor skin irritation .
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