Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Copperleaf
In Hindi
African Iris
Copperleaf
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Copperleaf
In French
African Iris
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Iris africano
copperleaf
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Copperleaf
In Polish
Afryki Iris
CopperLeaf
In Latin
African Iris
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Iris and Copperleaf
Season and care of African Iris and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Copperleaf Physical Information
African Iris and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Copperleaf are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of African Iris and Copperleaf
Care of African Iris and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.