Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Not available
African Blue Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 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
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark 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
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Arrowhead
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
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
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, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Copperleaf
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Copperleaf
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
Copperleaf
afrikanische Lilie
In French
Copperleaf
Afrique lys
In Spanish
copperleaf
lirio africano
In Greek
Copperleaf
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
lírio africano
In Polish
CopperLeaf
afrykański lilia
In Latin
Copperleaf
African lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Agapanthoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and African Lily
Season and care of Copperleaf and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for African Lily is Neutral.
Copperleaf and African Lily Physical Information
Copperleaf and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and African Lily 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 Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and African Lily
Care of Copperleaf and African Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.