Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Copperleaf
Acacia
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Acacia
In German
Copperleaf
Acacia
In French
Copperleaf
Acacia
In Spanish
copperleaf
Acacia
In Greek
Copperleaf
Acacia
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Acacia
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Acacia
In Latin
Copperleaf
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Acalypheae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Acacia
Season and care of Copperleaf and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Acacia Physical Information
Copperleaf and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Acacia 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
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Acacia
Care of Copperleaf and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.