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About Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Chinese Evergreen


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Shrub   

Origin
Southern Asia   
Melanesia   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
32   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
14-15   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
12-1   

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

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red, Orange   
Not Available   

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

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate   
Reniform   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

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

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
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
Whole plant   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
Chinese Evergreen   
Copperleaf   

In German
Kolbenfaden   
Copperleaf   

In French
Chinese Evergreen   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
Chinese Evergreen   
copperleaf   

In Greek
Chinese Evergreen   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Chinese Evergreen   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Chinese Evergreen   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Chinese Evergreen   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Araceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Aglaonema   
Acalypha   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Aglaonemateae   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
462   
34

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Properties of Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf. Chinese Evergreen doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Evergreen does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Evergreen has allergic reactions like inflammation in lips, Skin irritation and Throat itching and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like inflammation in lips, Skin irritation and Throat itching. 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 Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf

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

Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf Physical Information

Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf

Care of Chinese Evergreen and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Evergreen pruning is done 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 Chinese Evergreen 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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