Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, 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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Copperleaf
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
Copperleaf
In German
Kümmel
Copperleaf
In French
carvi
Copperleaf
In Spanish
alcaravea
copperleaf
In Greek
κύμινο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Copperleaf
In Polish
kminek
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Caraway
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Caraway and Copperleaf
Season and care of Caraway and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Caraway and Copperleaf Physical Information
Caraway and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Copperleaf are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light 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 Caraway and Copperleaf
Care of Caraway and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caraway 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.