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About Copperleaf and Bracken Fern

Copperleaf
Bracken Fern
About Bracken Fern and Copperleaf


What is
Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   
Type
Shrub   
Fern   
Origin
Melanesia   
World, Pandemic   
Types
Not available   
Pteridium arachnoideum, Pteridium caudatum, Pteridium centrali-africanum   
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
3-12   
AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
12-1   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Thicket/Colonizing   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
60.96 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
91.44 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper   
Not Available   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Light Green, Lime Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Yellow, Gold, Brown   
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform   
Pinnate   
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, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Not Available   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting   
Divison, Spores   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs, Medium   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
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   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Not Available   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
No   
Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
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   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   
Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Insects   
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   
Carcinogenic, Stomach cancers   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Good for skin   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Refrigerant, Tonic   
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs   
Leaves, Root   
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   
Adhesive, Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass   
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   
Groundcover   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   
PTERIDIUM aquilinum   
Common Name
Copperleaf   
Bracken, Western brackenfern, Decomposition brackenfern, Hairy brackenfern   
In Hindi
Copperleaf   
Bracken Fern Plant   
In German
Copperleaf   
Bracken Fern Pflanze   
In French
Copperleaf   
Bracken Fern Plante   
In Spanish
copperleaf   
Planta de helecho   
In Greek
Copperleaf   
Bracken Fern Plant   
In Portuguese
Copperleaf   
Bracken Planta Fern   
In Polish
CopperLeaf   
Bracken Fern roślin   
In Latin
Copperleaf   
Pteridium aquilinum Planta   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Pteridophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Filicopsida   
Order
Euphorbiales   
Polypodiales   
Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Dennstaedtiaceae   
Genus
Acalypha   
Pteridium Gleditsch   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   
Tribe
Acalypheae   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
462   
34
Not Available   
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Properties of Copperleaf and Bracken Fern

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Bracken Fern

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

Copperleaf and Bracken Fern Physical Information

Copperleaf and Bracken Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bracken Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Bracken Fern are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and Bracken Fern

Care of Copperleaf and Bracken Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bracken Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bracken Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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