Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Copperleaf
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
Copperleaf
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Copperleaf
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Copperleaf
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
copperleaf
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
Copperleaf
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Copperleaf
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Basal Tricolpates
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Copperleaf and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Copperleaf and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Copperleaf and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and African Blue Basil 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
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Copperleaf and African Blue Basil
Care of Copperleaf and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.