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About Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose


About Candelabra Primrose and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Perennial   

Origin
Melanesia   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not available   
Not available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Damp forests, Woodland Garden   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper   
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Applicable   

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   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Reniform   
Oblong elliptic   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting   
Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   
Dry root rot, Leaf spot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

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   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Insignificant   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Insects   

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

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   
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   
Primula beesiana   

Common Name
Copperleaf   
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose   

In Hindi
Copperleaf   
candelabra primrose   

In German
Copperleaf   
Kerzenleuchter Primel   

In French
Copperleaf   
candélabre primevère   

In Spanish
copperleaf   
Primula beesiana   

In Greek
Copperleaf   
μανουάλια primrose   

In Portuguese
Copperleaf   
prímula candelabros   

In Polish
CopperLeaf   
kandelabry pierwiosnka   

In Latin
Copperleaf   
candelabra Primrose   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Euphorbiales   
Myrtales   

Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Onagraceae   

Genus
Acalypha   
Oenothera   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Acalypheae   
Onagreae   

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae   
Onagroideae   

Number of Species
462   
34
145   
99+

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Properties of Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose

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

Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose

Care of Copperleaf and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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