Types
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Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
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
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Malvoideae
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:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
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.