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About Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Breath-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
South Africa   
Melanesia   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
gardens, Woodland Garden   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Spreading   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
304.80 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
152.40 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Pink   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
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   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Reniform   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Pollen   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
COLEONEMA pulchrum   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Breath of Heaven   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
Breath of Heaven Plant   
Copperleaf   

In German
Atem des Himmels Pflanze   
Copperleaf   

In French
Breath of Heaven Plante   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
Aliento del Cielo Planta   
copperleaf   

In Greek
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Respiração do Céu Planta   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Breath of Heaven Zakładu   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Gaudete de caelo Planta   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Rutaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Coleonema   
Acalypha   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Magnolioideae   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
462   
34

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Properties of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf. Breath-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Breath-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Breath-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Pollen and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf

Season and care of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf Physical Information

Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf

Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Breath-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breath-of-Heaven 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.

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