Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
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
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Copperleaf
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Copperleaf
Brasil Baum
In French
Copperleaf
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
copperleaf
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Copperleaf
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
CopperLeaf
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Copperleaf
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acalypheae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Brazilwood
Season and care of Copperleaf and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Brazilwood Physical Information
Copperleaf and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Brazilwood 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
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Brazilwood
Care of Copperleaf and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.