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About Copperleaf and African Daisy


About African Daisy and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual  

Type
Shrub  
Perennial  

Origin
Melanesia  
South Africa  

Types
-  
Shasta Daisy Gloriosa Daisies Painted Daisy Pyrethrum Daisies  

Number of Varieties
12  
4  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
gardens, Grassland  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
10-11  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
6-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
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+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper  
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

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

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

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

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Reniform  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, 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  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
Bees, Butterflies  

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bouquets, 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  
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  

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, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
OSTEOSPERMUM  

Common Name
Copperleaf  
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy  

In Hindi
Copperleaf  
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी  

In German
Copperleaf  
African Daisy  

In French
Copperleaf  
marguerite africaine  

In Spanish
copperleaf  
margarita africana  

In Greek
Copperleaf  
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα  

In Portuguese
Copperleaf  
africano margarida  

In Polish
CopperLeaf  
Gerbery  

In Latin
Copperleaf  
African primula  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Anthophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Euphorbiales  
Asterales  

Family
Euphorbiaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Acalypha  
Osteospermum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Acalypheae  
‎Calenduleae  

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae  
Asteroideae  

Number of Species
462  
99+
50  

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Properties of Copperleaf and African Daisy

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and African Daisy

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

Copperleaf and African Daisy Physical Information

Copperleaf and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and African Daisy are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and African Daisy

Care of Copperleaf and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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