Carissa

Copperleaf

About Carissa and Copperleaf

Carissa

Copperleaf

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual

1.2 Type

Shrub

1.3 Origin

Southern Africa

Melanesia

1.4 Types

Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas

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1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Coastal Regions, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11

10-15

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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90.00 cm

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240.00 cm

Rank: 78 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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60.00 cm

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180.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White

Red, Green, Copper

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Light Red

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2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Reniform

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

Average Water Needs

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

slow-release fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

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5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds

Birds, Not Available

5.12 Allergy

Toxic

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Leaves, Twigs

6.2.3 Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

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

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CARISSA macrocarpa

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

7.2 Common Name

Carissia

Copperleaf

7.2.1 In Hindi

Carissa

Copperleaf

7.2.2 In German

carissa

Copperleaf

7.2.3 In French

carissa

Copperleaf

7.2.4 In Spanish

carissa

copperleaf

7.2.5 In Greek

carissa

Copperleaf

7.2.6 In Portuguese

carissa

Copperleaf

7.2.7 In Polish

carissa

CopperLeaf

7.2.8 In Latin

carissa

Copperleaf

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Gentianales

Euphorbiales

8.5 Family

Apocynaceae

Euphorbiaceae

8.6 Genus

Carissa

Acalypha

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Carisseae

Acalypheae

8.9 Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Acalyphoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Carissa and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Carissa and Copperleaf

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

Carissa and Copperleaf Physical Information

Carissa and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Copperleaf are as follows:

Carissa flower color: White
Carissa 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 Carissa and Copperleaf

Care of Carissa and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa 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.