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About Candelabro and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Candelabro


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Cactus, Spurge  
Shrub  

Origin
-  
Melanesia  

Types
-  
-  

Number of Varieties
-  
12  

Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
200.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
6.50 cm  
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like  
Reniform  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
-  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
-  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
-  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
-  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
-  
Yes  

Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water  
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  

Soil Type
-  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
-  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
-  
No  

Edible Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
-  
Yes  

Showy Bark
-  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
-  
No  

Self-Sowing
-  
Yes  

Attracts
Insects  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks  
Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Used As Food  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
candelabro  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
candelabro  
Copperleaf  

In German
candelabro  
Copperleaf  

In French
candelabro  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
candelabro  
copperleaf  

In Greek
candelabro  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
candelabro  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
candelabro  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
candelabro  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Browningia  
Acalypha  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
Cactoideae  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
-  
462  
99+

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Properties of Candelabro and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Copperleaf. Candelabro has thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelabro and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelabro and Copperleaf

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

Candelabro and Copperleaf Physical Information

Candelabro and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Candelabro and Copperleaf

Care of Candelabro and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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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