Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Not Available
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for insects
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Ardisia
Copperleaf
In German
Ardisia
Copperleaf
In French
Ardisia
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Ardisia
copperleaf
In Greek
Ardisia
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Copperleaf
In Polish
Ardisia
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Ardisia
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Euphorbiales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Ardisia and Copperleaf
Season and care of Ardisia and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Copperleaf Physical Information
Ardisia and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Copperleaf are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: 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 Ardisia and Copperleaf
Care of Ardisia and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ardisia 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.