Coleus

Copperleaf

About Coleus and Copperleaf

Coleus

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Melanesia

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

15012

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

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

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

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

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Damp

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Coleus

Copperleaf

In German

Buntnessel

Copperleaf

In French

Vieux garçon

Copperleaf

In Spanish

coleo

copperleaf

In Greek

Coleus

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

cóleus

Copperleaf

In Polish

Coleus

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Coleus

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Euphorbiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Coleus

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

150462

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Copperleaf

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

Coleus and Copperleaf Physical Information

Coleus and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Copperleaf are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
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 Coleus and Copperleaf

Care of Coleus and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.