Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Melanesia
Types
African Blue Lily
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 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
Light Blue, Silver
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
Copperleaf
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी लिली
Copperleaf
In German
afrikanische Lilie
Copperleaf
In French
Afrique lys
Copperleaf
In Spanish
lirio africano
copperleaf
In Greek
Αφρικανική κρίνο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
lírio africano
Copperleaf
In Polish
afrykański lilia
CopperLeaf
In Latin
African lilium
Copperleaf
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of African Lily and Copperleaf
Season and care of African Lily and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about African Lily and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Lily is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Lily is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
African Lily and Copperleaf Physical Information
African Lily and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Lily and Copperleaf are as follows:
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Lily and Copperleaf
Care of African Lily and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Lily 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.