Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Melanesia
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Copperleaf
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Copperleaf
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Copperleaf
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Copperleaf
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
copperleaf
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Copperleaf
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Bilwa
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Datureae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Copperleaf
Season and care of Bael and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Copperleaf Physical Information
Bael and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Copperleaf are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
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 Bael and Copperleaf
Care of Bael and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.