Copperleaf

Autumn Crocus

About Copperleaf and Autumn Crocus

Copperleaf

Autumn Crocus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Melanesia

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Number of Varieties

1225

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm7.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Fuchsia, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

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

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Colchicum autumnale

Common Name

Copperleaf

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

In Hindi

Copperleaf

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

In German

Copperleaf

Herbstzeitlose

In French

Copperleaf

colchique d'automne

In Spanish

copperleaf

cólquico

In Greek

Copperleaf

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

aftomn gema

In Polish

CopperLeaf

aftomn żółtka

In Latin

Copperleaf

aftomn vitellus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Liliales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

462160

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Autumn Crocus

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Autumn Crocus

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

Copperleaf and Autumn Crocus Physical Information

Copperleaf and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Autumn Crocus 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
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

Care of Copperleaf and Autumn Crocus

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