Copperleaf

Blue Hibiscus

About Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus

Copperleaf

Blue Hibiscus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Melanesia

Australia

Types

Alyogyne huegelii

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm120.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Blue, Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

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

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Red blotch, Rust aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes

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

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'

Common Name

Copperleaf

Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Blue Hibiscus

In German

Copperleaf

Blauer Hibiskus Baum

In French

Copperleaf

Bleu Hibiscus Arbre

In Spanish

copperleaf

Azul árbol del hibisco

In Greek

Copperleaf

Μπλε Hibiscus Tree

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Árvore azul do hibiscus

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo

In Latin

Copperleaf

Hibiscus lignum blue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Malvales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Alyogyne

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

462200

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus

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

Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information

Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus 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
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus

Care of Copperleaf and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.