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About Abutilon and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual  

Type
Shrub  
Shrub  

Origin
Melanesia  
Brazil  

Types
-  
Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri  

Number of Varieties
12  
200  
34

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Grassland, Rocky areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
8-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
10-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper  
Yellow, Red  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan  

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

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Reniform  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

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

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads  

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds, Hummingbirds  

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  
Diarrhea, Lung Problems  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  
Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
ABUTILON megapotamicum  

Common Name
Copperleaf  
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf  

In Hindi
Copperleaf  
Abutilon  

In German
Copperleaf  
Abutilon  

In French
Copperleaf  
Abutilon  

In Spanish
copperleaf  
Abutilon  

In Greek
Copperleaf  
Abutilon  

In Portuguese
Copperleaf  
Abutilon  

In Polish
CopperLeaf  
Abutilon  

In Latin
Copperleaf  
Abutilon  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Euphorbiales  
Malvales  

Family
Euphorbiaceae  
Malvaceae  

Genus
Acalypha  
Abutilon  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Acalypheae  
Malveae  

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae  
Malvoideae  

Number of Species
462  
99+
200  
99+

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Properties of Copperleaf and Abutilon

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Abutilon

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

Copperleaf and Abutilon Physical Information

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

Care of Copperleaf and Abutilon

Care of Copperleaf and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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