Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Reniform
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Copperleaf
In Hindi
एगुएर
Copperleaf
In German
Aguirre
Copperleaf
In French
Aguirre
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Aguirre
copperleaf
In Greek
Αγκίρε
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Copperleaf
In Polish
Aguirre
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Aguirre
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Ericameria
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aguirre and Copperleaf
Season and care of Aguirre and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Aguirre and Copperleaf Physical Information
Aguirre and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Copperleaf are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: 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 Aguirre and Copperleaf
Care of Aguirre and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aguirre 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.