Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
-
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
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Apricot
Copperleaf
In Hindi
खूबानी
Copperleaf
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Copperleaf
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Albaricoque
copperleaf
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Apricot
Copperleaf
In Polish
Morela
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Apricot
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Apricot and Copperleaf
Season and care of Apricot and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Copperleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Apricot and Copperleaf Physical Information
Apricot and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Copperleaf are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot 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 Apricot and Copperleaf
Care of Apricot and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apricot 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.